Letter to a New President : Commonsense Lessons for Our Next Leader
by Byrd, Robert C., Sen.; Kettmann, SteveFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-06-24
Publisher(s): Thomas Dunne Books
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Summary
The longest-serving and oldest member of Congress, and third in line to the presidency, Senator Byrd passes on the lessons he's learned to the upcoming president, in this book-length letter addressed to Mr. President or Madam President.
Author Biography
Senator Robert C. Byrd is a nine-term Senator from West Virginia. Serving since 1959, he is the longest-serving Senator in the history of the Republic. He has held more leadership positions in the U.S. Senate than any other Senator in history, including the Office of President pro tempore, Senate Majority and Minority Leader, Senate Majority and Minority Whip, and chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Steve Kettmann has written for publications including The New York Times, The New Republic, and Salon.com. The author of One Day at Fenway, he cowrote the New York Times bestsellers Juiced with Jose Canseco and What a Party! with Terry McAuliffe.
Table of Contents
| Dear New President | p. 1 |
| Bring Back the Fireside Chat | p. 53 |
| Teach the People About the Constitution | p. 65 |
| No Life Stands Outside of History | p. 75 |
| A Big Lie is Still a Lie: Tell the Truth | p. 87 |
| Build Your Presidency Around Accountability | p. 97 |
| Let the Press do Its Job, Even When that Might Sting | p. 109 |
| We Can do Better Than Photo-op Diplomacy | p. 123 |
| A New Approach to the Rest of the World: Influence | p. 135 |
| Less Partisan Warfare, More Real Debate | p. 151 |
| Don't Forget the Basics: Have the Patience | |
| To Reflect | p. 163 |
| Notes | p. 175 |
| Index | p. 179 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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