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It's the Middle Class, Stupid! Audiobook
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It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! confirms what we have all suspected: Washington and Wall Street have really screwed things up for the average American. Work has been devalued. Education costs are out of sight. Effort and ambition have never been so scantily rewarded. Political guru James Carville and pollster extraordinaire Stan Greenberg argue that our political parties must admit their failures and the electorate must reclaim its voice, because taking on the wealthy and the privileged is not class warfare—it is a matter of survival. Told in the alternating voices of these two top political strategists, It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! provides eye-opening and provocative arguments on where our government—including the White House—has gone wrong, and what voters can do about it.
Controversial and outspoken, authoritative and shrewd, It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! is destined to make waves during the 2012 presidential campaign, and will set the agenda for legislative battles and political dust-ups during the next administration.
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"A bit strident at times, and the format -- attempting to present their ideas as a back-and-forth discussion -- didn't really work for me. That being said, they seemed to make a pretty good argument about the plight of the middle class."
— Rick (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Political guru James Carville and savvy pollster Stan Greenberg team up for a presidential campaign-oriented book that will be part of the media circus surrounding the election.”
— Booklist -
“Top-gun political strategist, ever controversial Ragin’ Cajun James Carville and pollster nonpareil Stan Greenberg deliver the message that could keep Obama in office: It’s The Middle Class, Stupid! But class warfare isn’t the answer (nuts!); it’s for both parties to admit their failures and for regular people to get involved in taking back their country from bigwigs in Wall Street and Washington.”
— Vanity Fair -
“For many Democrats [the book] will be the playbook on how to talk to voters about economic issues…Democrats and Republicans alike in the elite and political class should pay heed: these pages contain more than a little truth.”
— National Journal -
“For political junkies who enjoy straight-talk policy discussion.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“A recipe for President Barack Obama’s reelection…very timely…impressive.”
— Associated Press
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A New York Times bestseller
It's the Middle Class, Stupid! Listener Reviews
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" Too Pro-Clinton. "
— Rmarcassoli, 12/7/2013 -
" Very interesting, I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot that I didn't know. Quite motivating. "
— Nanci, 12/2/2013 -
" Good read before elections. "
— Scott, 11/6/2013 -
" These 2 authors make for an interesting and entertaining tag-team; the wonky pollster (Greenberg) and the passionate political operative (Carville) combining forces to make their argument that this election season needs to be about fairness to the middle class of America. The case is well made. "
— Raimo, 10/24/2013 -
" Not the most eloquent prose I have ever read, but based on solid research and addresses the one issue of most vital importance in the coming election. "
— Rick, 8/20/2013 -
" Sociology and the American dream... amazing discussion. "
— Mary, 8/17/2013 -
" Super great book. It's hard to put down because I learned so much. "
— Kerri, 7/25/2013 -
" Terribly written. "
— Travis, 6/10/2013 -
" A well thought out book that gives the Democratic message for the middle class. You may not agree with all they say, but their case is compelling. Reading this is far better than the one minute spots on TV. "
— Rob, 3/2/2013 -
" Interesting but I'm not sure people will go for the ideas. "
— Michelle, 2/9/2013 -
" as a staunch democrat, loved it. if you are republican, don't bother. "
— Michele, 12/4/2012 -
" I loved this book. It's well done and will make you think. It's made me decide to be more disciplined with money. "
— Cathi, 11/15/2012 -
" Carville at his best! They say there is no middle class anymore. There's just the rich and the poor. After reading this book maybe the talk is right. The middle class gets hit with everything! Enjoyed this book a lot. "
— Sherman, 10/25/2012 -
" Very timely book! Excellent read with valid information that every politician should read...and every voter! "
— Edie, 9/9/2012
About the Authors
James Carville is the best known political consultant in American history. He is also a speaker, talk show host, actor, and author with many New York Times bestsellers to his credit. Until its final broadcast, he was cohost of CNN’s Crossfire and then started appearing on The Situation Room. Part of a large Southern family, he grew up without a television and loved to listen to his mother tell stories. Teaching at Tulane University, he now lives with his wife and two daughters in New Orleans.