The courage to lead: a resurgent movement awaits its organizer in chief.(Progressivism & The Presidency)
American Prospect, The, August, 2004 by Burns, James MacGregor
AS PRESIDENT, JOHN KERRY WOULD INHERIT THE MOST formidable grass-roots force in recent American history. Born in the rising populism of last year's frenetic primaries, this force has generated its own cobblestone leadership. What will Kerry do with these exuberant leaders dispersed across country and city? What will they do with him?
To hold this vibrant force, he must plan for the long run--if Kerry hopes to put through his legislative program, to win the midterm congressional elections of 2006, and to carry the Democratic Party to victory in 2008. But maintaining his ...
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