Political Books

Five Books to Shape Your Political Campaign Strategy

Nov 19, 2020 by Elena Veatch

Inform Your Political Campaign Strategy—Read Up!

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7 Questions with Chuck Rocha on Latino Outreach and the 2020 Sanders Campaign

Aug 19, 2020 by Mariana Boully Perez

*Credit to Lalo Alcaraz for the book cover

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7 Questions on San Francisco, Social Movements, and Politics with Author Lincoln Mitchell

Jun 10, 2020 by Hope Rohrbach and Mariana Boully Perez

How Political and Social Movements in 1978 Transformed San Francisco

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Book Gift Ideas for the Politicos in Your Life

Dec 10, 2018 by Elena Veatch

Encourage the politicos you know to unplug with the help of these book gift ideas.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to help the politicos in your life step away from their screens after a crazy election cycle! Give me your tired, your email-fatigued, your news-raddled—there’s something for everyone on this list of book gift ideas.

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7 Questions With Hal Malchow

Jul 23, 2018 by Elena Veatch

Hal Malchow Shares Insights From His Latest Novel

Hal Malchow has over thirty-five years of experience in politics, having worked for four Democratic presidential nominees and a long list of Senate, congressional, and gubernatorial candidates. Hal Malchow’s pivotal role in introducing data science to American political campaigns and measuring the impact of voter communication tactics changed the way campaigns are run. In his latest novel, No Popes in Heaven, Hal Malchow draws upon his experience to highlight the absurdities of our political system and the negative consequences of well-meaning reforms for our democracy. We sat down with him to hear all about his new book.

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7 Questions w/ David Pepper on His Book, The People's House

May 24, 2018 by Ben Holse

How David Pepper came to write a book that predicted the 2016 election

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Recommended Reading from Political Pros

May 21, 2018 by Elena Veatch

A recommended reading list from TCW interviewees

We always try to ask the political pros we interview in our “7 questions” blog series what they’re reading. As a result, we’ve gotten some great recommended reading ideas from these folks. Some of these reads help shed light on the state of the American electorate; others will give you the break you deserve from the state of our politics. Behold, our latest recommended reading list, brought to you by experts in Democratic polling, messaging, political science, decision-making, fundraising, and beyond. Happy reading!

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5 Books to Consider When Shaping Your Campaign Strategy

Jul 31, 2017 by Elena Veatch

Read up to inform your Campaign Strategy

A summer lull in campaign action means extra time to gear up for the electoral battles ahead of this fall, in 2018, and beyond. As Democrats across the country deliberate party priorities and the best ways to communicate our values after a series of losses, you can sit back and do the same with these porch reads. Whether you’re a casual observer of the circus that is the Trump administration or a seasoned strategist plotting next steps, these five books can help inform your campaign strategy.

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6 Political Memoirs to Inspire You to Effect Positive Social Change

Jul 13, 2017 by Elena Veatch

Not every political memoir is just an excuse to remind people you’re running for office; some help inspire positive social change.

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