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From debt ceiling standoffs to single-digit Congress approval ratings, America’s political system has never been more polarized—or paralyzed—than it is today. As best-selling author and public policy expert Charles Wheelan writes, now is the time for a pragmatic Centrist party that will identify and embrace the best Democratic and Republican ideals, moving us forward on th..more
Published April 19th 2013 by W. W. Norton Company (first published April 12th 2013)
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I just finished this excellent book, and find myself strangely optimistic about fixing politics in America. I've been telling everyone I know to read it.
Wheelan proposes a new party, the Centrist Party, which takes the best ideas of Democrats (social progressiveness, concern for the disadvantaged) and the best ideas of Republicans (fiscal conservatism, awareness of the limits of government intervention) and combines them with a willingess to compromise on values where reasonable people can diffe..more
Wheelan proposes a new party, the Centrist Party, which takes the best ideas of Democrats (social progressiveness, concern for the disadvantaged) and the best ideas of Republicans (fiscal conservatism, awareness of the limits of government intervention) and combines them with a willingess to compromise on values where reasonable people can diffe..more
Apr 13, 2013Billie Pritchett rated it it was amazing
Charles Wheelan's Centrist Manifesto makes the case that the Democrat and Republican parties have some good core principles. For example, the Democrat Party supports the poor and underprivileged and knows that good government can make a good economy, and the Republican Party promotes limited government when individuals can take care of themselves and the importance of free markets. However, too often the people elected into office for these parties represent, quite literally, the extreme ends of..more
Jan 22, 2014Craig Werner rated it liked it
I have deeply mixed feelings about this book, which sets out the argument for a third party in contemporary American politics in clear concise terms. The core of Wheelan's argument, motivated largely by his justifiable disgust over the ideologically-motivated gridlock paralyzing
Washington, is that most Americans are willing to compromise in order to accomplish public goods, even if that means setting some of their beliefs and preferences aside. He argues convincingly that the way to do this is..more
Washington, is that most Americans are willing to compromise in order to accomplish public goods, even if that means setting some of their beliefs and preferences aside. He argues convincingly that the way to do this is..more
Jul 15, 2016Jowanza Joseph rated it really liked it
I was a litte nervous reading a book with such an ambitious agenda but was pleasantly surprised with how responsible the author was. The book details our current divided political climate and talks about how the majority of the voting population is at the center of the political divide and what policies are sensible.
I enjoyed that the author was not an apologist on either side but truly understood the compromises it takes to do good politics. This book is a short read and I recommend it to anyon..more
I enjoyed that the author was not an apologist on either side but truly understood the compromises it takes to do good politics. This book is a short read and I recommend it to anyon..more
Apr 22, 2013Robert 'Rev. Bob' rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I don't agree with every position in this Manifesto, and I doubt the 'control the Senate' plan could work unless it reduced the Republican bloc to less than 40 senators. That said, I think it's generally a solid idea that's better than what we have now. I only wish My home state wasn't so overwhelmingly Republican Red, so a party this sensible could gain a foothold here.
The Centrists are kind of the pragmatic version of the Libertarian Party, in that they endorse several positions held by both p..more
The Centrists are kind of the pragmatic version of the Libertarian Party, in that they endorse several positions held by both p..more
This (very short and easy) book makes me interested in politics again. He suggests a third party;--the Centrist Party--which takes the best philosophies and policies from both the Republicans and Democrats to create a middle party that could change Washington's gridlock. I want to believe.
This book is great! I’m not big into politics and the only reason I started reading this book was because I’ve loved the other books by Charles Wheelan.
I love that the main premise behind these ideas is compromise - taking the best of each party and throwing out the stuff on the extremes. It’s cutting out the rhetoric and thinking about policies logically and sensibly.
I love that the main premise behind these ideas is compromise - taking the best of each party and throwing out the stuff on the extremes. It’s cutting out the rhetoric and thinking about policies logically and sensibly.
Apr 17, 2018Lee Richardson rated it it was amazing
I signed up on the 'Unite America' website after hearing about the campaign, and they sent this book over for free. The reason I signed up is because I saw a Gallup Poll that showed the majority of American's are independents, rather than either Democrats or Republicans. This poll was important because it confirmed a lot of what I suspected during the election: Most people aren't completely partisan or rigid, rather, the loudest people on either side simply get more attention that.
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Jan 31, 2017Mike rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Sane and sensible
I don't agree with everything said here. I think Wheelan oversimplifies some very serious problems. And I do wonder what impact Trump's election and what appears to be a new permanent state of chaos has or will do to the political center. But as someone who has long occupied a despised center right position, diminished by tea party Republicans as namby pamby and liberals as part of the problem, not the solution, I find a lot here to rally behind. I encourage anyone who occupies..more
I don't agree with everything said here. I think Wheelan oversimplifies some very serious problems. And I do wonder what impact Trump's election and what appears to be a new permanent state of chaos has or will do to the political center. But as someone who has long occupied a despised center right position, diminished by tea party Republicans as namby pamby and liberals as part of the problem, not the solution, I find a lot here to rally behind. I encourage anyone who occupies..more
I recently heard about the Centrist Project on the Michael Smerconish radio program on SiriusXM POTUS channel. This has really resonated with me. I have been an independent since the parties have dug in years ago and seem not willing to compromise on anything but the most obvious matters affecting our country. I am also a self-described moderate in search of the few moderates from either party that will seek to govern from the center. I think I have found a new home.
The Centrist Project (or part..more
Aug 31, 2017Judah rated it it was amazingThe Centrist Project (or part..more
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I'm sure that I'd be mocked mercilessly in some circles for having read this book and loved it. Fair enough.
Still, I'd recommend it to anyone who is open-minded enough to read it and think the author's arguments through seriously. I don't have enough background on some of the issues Wheelan touches on to know for sure if I agree with every point that he makes (although I do think I know enough to recognize that his arguments seem reasonable) but I identify pretty strongly with his core message..more
Still, I'd recommend it to anyone who is open-minded enough to read it and think the author's arguments through seriously. I don't have enough background on some of the issues Wheelan touches on to know for sure if I agree with every point that he makes (although I do think I know enough to recognize that his arguments seem reasonable) but I identify pretty strongly with his core message..more
I read Naked Statistics for learning, which led to Naked Economics for fun (majored in Econ) which led to the Centrist Manifesto out of curiosity. I really and truly hope Wheelan succeeds at his plan to control the Senate through the Centrist 3rd party. Basically I vote like an economist votes, which is to say towards optimal economic and social outcomes. That is basically what this platform is and promotes and I think as long as it is taught in a way that the masses can understand then the part..more
Whelan does a reasonable job of laying out the ideological strengths and weaknesses of both major American political parties, as well as the pitfalls of our electoral system that have led to our current paralyzing partisanship and increasing radicalization. However his writing is not particularly insightful or revelatory.
The 'Manifesto' portion of the book in which Whelan calls for the creation of a linchpin centrist party borrowing from the best of both Republican and Democratic ideology is co..more
The 'Manifesto' portion of the book in which Whelan calls for the creation of a linchpin centrist party borrowing from the best of both Republican and Democratic ideology is co..more
This is a short and sweet book about forming a moderate party.
While written in 2013 it's obviously incredibly relevant today and the examples given of two party extremism haven't aged particularly well given the recent political climate.
I was a bit disappointed on the chapter about abortion and how that is something people won't ever agree on in a two-party system and the solution is to then leave it alone and given the time this book was written intersectionality isn't something that was reall..more
While written in 2013 it's obviously incredibly relevant today and the examples given of two party extremism haven't aged particularly well given the recent political climate.
I was a bit disappointed on the chapter about abortion and how that is something people won't ever agree on in a two-party system and the solution is to then leave it alone and given the time this book was written intersectionality isn't something that was reall..more
Jul 05, 2018James R. Hardin rated it it was amazing
Strangely, not quite as engaging as 'Naked Economics' by the same author (who'd have thought a book on economics could be engaging?), but very good. A clear, rational presentation of what centrists are really all about and a strategy, if maybe an optimistic one, to increase the influence of moderates in the US government.
Sadly, I found most of the links presented to be either broken or pointing at sites that appear to be neglected now. I guess moderation really is dying.
Sadly, I found most of the links presented to be either broken or pointing at sites that appear to be neglected now. I guess moderation really is dying.
Sep 06, 2018Christopher added it
I did not read this book myself, so it would be foolish to give it a star rating. However, a friend of mine wrote a quite thorough and humorous review which can be found on my blog--and which I feel deserves to be linked to as a 'review' on goodreads:
https://geotrickster.com/2018/09/06/t..
https://geotrickster.com/2018/09/06/t..
Oct 13, 2018Trey Valkenaar rated it it was amazing
Thank you Dr. Wheelan. I’m all in. Let’s take the guiding principles that have been lost by both the Republicans and the Democrats and leave the Extremists that have been pandered to for primaries in this landscape. Let’s grab hold of the swing in the Senate and build from there. We now have a path.
Imagine supporting 'reasonable' and 'fact-based' politics while simultaneously believing that there is a Constitutional right to bear arms or that guns are anything but a severe public health crisis.. a collection of Blue Dog Democrat platitudes that is woefully out-of-date for only being six years old. Nevertheless there is something kind of admirable about this?
Great book. If you’ve ever been frustrated by your limited options in politics, ever felt like you aren’t being represented well in Congress, or ever felt helpless to affect change - this is the book for you!
While he has some political takes and analyses that I don't agree with or that I think are oversimplifying, I find Wheelan's overall vision and premise compelling.
Jun 02, 2018John deVerteuil rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Well said
Good outline for a political movement and I will be joining you soon. Thanks. I will pass this message on to others and keep the momentum forward.
Good outline for a political movement and I will be joining you soon. Thanks. I will pass this message on to others and keep the momentum forward.
Mostly common sense view of American politics. A breath of fresh air!
May 24, 2017Ankit Bhutani rated it it was amazing
Charles Wheelan definitely makes a compelling case for a centrist political movement and the plan does sound feasible and practical.
Short and brief, a quick introduction to why we need to break the partisan duopoly in America and elect pragmatic centrists to office
Mar 11, 2017Virginia Cooper rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Finally, a voice of reason
If Charles Wheelan runs for the Senate in Maryland, I will vote for him. I have been wondering whatever happened to common sense and compromise for years and so has the author. Anyone who is disgusted with the status quo, who agrees with some moderate views of both parties, feels he/she is not really represented by the extremes of either party, should read this book. I have felt for years that we need a viable third party. If I weren't too old, I might consider running..more
If Charles Wheelan runs for the Senate in Maryland, I will vote for him. I have been wondering whatever happened to common sense and compromise for years and so has the author. Anyone who is disgusted with the status quo, who agrees with some moderate views of both parties, feels he/she is not really represented by the extremes of either party, should read this book. I have felt for years that we need a viable third party. If I weren't too old, I might consider running..more
Mar 08, 2017Marie Flanigan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If you feel like our current two party system is too partisan and no longer getting reasonable legislation accomplished, then this book is for you. Charles Wheelan lays out a sensible plan for a third party that would hold the middle ground and bring reasoned governance back to the United States. This is not a plan for a fringe party, but a plan for a party for the way most Americans think and his primary focus is the senate, where gerrymandering and primaries have less influence because the ent..more
Wow! After reading this short manifest of central ideologies, my faith in future politics has been truly established. I implore anyone who is unhappy with the current U.S. political system - Democrat, Republican or Independent - to read this book. It won't take long, and it my encourage generations to step out of the counterproductive gridlock that is destroying the nation.
It's about time..
Answers: It's like having CliffsNotes to empower a functional society!
'Are you one of those people?' I am.
Answers: It's like having CliffsNotes to empower a functional society!
'Are you one of those people?' I am.
Charles Wheelan's thesis that there has never been a better time for a large and competitive third political party in the USA so resonated with my own gut sense of how things should be that I was enthusiastic to read this. His argument is that we have lost our ability to meaningfully negotiate with others, getting some things that we care about and giving up some other things so that we might reach an accommodation with our political rivals and advance the cause of general well being.
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Good on Wheelan for trying. If this was a pictorial review I would give him one of those half/lopsided star memes that says 'good effort'.
Wheelan's Centrist Party is an optimistic alternative, and challenges Americans to be 'politically innovative' which sounds good on the surface. Like actually, why isn't there a 3rd major party in the US?
But oh my! His analysis of the political status quo is so basic I just can't even. His analysis on 'social issues' - welfare, healthcare, racism, and gender/..more
Wheelan's Centrist Party is an optimistic alternative, and challenges Americans to be 'politically innovative' which sounds good on the surface. Like actually, why isn't there a 3rd major party in the US?
But oh my! His analysis of the political status quo is so basic I just can't even. His analysis on 'social issues' - welfare, healthcare, racism, and gender/..more
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Charles Wheelan is a senior lecturer and policy fellow at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College. He joined the Dartmouth faculty fulltime in June of 2012.
Wheelan’s most recent book, Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data, was released by W.W. Norton in January of 2013. Three weeks later, it reached the New York Times bestseller list for hardback nonfiction. The San Francisco Chr..more
Wheelan’s most recent book, Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data, was released by W.W. Norton in January of 2013. Three weeks later, it reached the New York Times bestseller list for hardback nonfiction. The San Francisco Chr..more
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