One major party in American politics, the Democrats, has consciously identified itself with underdogs. This book analyzes the relationship between the party and the main political ideology of its base: liberalism.

Autorentext
KARL G. TRAUTMAN is Chairperson of the Social Science Department at Central Maine Community College, USA.

Inhalt
Culture and Underdogs: The Endearing Appeal The Political Culture and Core Ideals of Democrats The Founders and the Great Commoner: Jefferson, Jackson and Bryan The Glory Days: FDR to Humphrey The 1970s and 1980s: McGovern, Carter, Hart and Jackson The 1990s to 2004: Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Howard Dean Barack Obama and the Future of the Democratic Party