Democrats and the American Idea

In the middle of a presidential election, the Democratic Party celebrates its 200th anniversary. In this book, observers of the American political scene reflect on the party's past to understand what role Democrats are likely to play in America's future. As today's candidates struggle with questions regarding race, the proper role of government and America's place in the world beyond its borders, these essays aim to remind us that throughout its history the Democrat Party's fate has been tied to these same issues.