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The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado (and Why Republicans Everywhere Should Care) |  | Authors: Rob Witwer, Adam Schrager
Publisher: Speaker's Corner
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Pages: 256
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ISBN: 1936218003
Dewey Decimal Number: 324.7209788
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Publication Date: May 1, 2010
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This is the inside story of one of the most stunning reversals of political fortune in American history. Four years ago, the GOP dominated politics at every level in Colorado. Republicans held both Senate seats, five of seven congressional seats, the governor’s mansion, the offices of secretary of state and treasurer, and both houses of the state legislature. After the 2008 election, the exact opposite was true: replace the word Republicans with Democrats in the previous sentence, and you have of one the most stunning reversals of political fortune in American history. This is also the story of how it will happen—indeed, is happening—in other states across the country. In Colorado, progressives believe they have found a blueprint for creating permanent Democratic majorities across the nation. With discipline and focus, they have pioneered a legal architecture designed to take advantage of new campaign finance laws and an emerging breed of progressive donors who are willing to commit unprecedented resources to local races. It’s simple, brilliant, and very effective. Rob Witwer is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives and practices law in Denver. Emmy award-winning journalist Adam Schrager covers politics for KUSA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Denver. Schrager and his family live in the Denver area. He is the author of The Principled Politician: Governor Ralph Carr and the Fight against Japanese Internment
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How strong is the Democrats' grip on Colorado? We're about to find out. April 12, 2010
Eli Stokols (Denver, CO)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Across the country, Republicans are excited about their electoral prospects this November and poised, it would seem for a comeback. But, at least in Colorado, that may not be a forgone conclusion, however strong the national political headwinds are blowing in the GOP's direction. The reason: the Democratic infrastructure built over the last seven years by a band of deep-pocketed progressives -- an infrastructure that, through creative and coordinated fundraising, messaging and get-out-the-vote operations, has, over three consecutive election cycles from 2004 to 2008, shattered the GOP's iron-clad grip on political power in what had long been a reliably red state. It's a stunning and well-crafted story from authors Rob Witwer, a former Republican state representative, and seasoned political reporter Adam Schrager, a story-teller second to none. The Blueprint takes you behind the scenes, inside the smoke-filled rooms at the pivotal moments, and up close with the major players. It's a politico's page-turner, an insider's account of how a few determined Democrats turned Colorado blue; and it comes just months ahead of this fall's midterm elections, sure to be a telling test of whether or not their "blueprint" will be strong enough to keep it that way.
It reads like a novel! April 10, 2010
F. Allen (Texas)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you are looking for some political science-oriented tome to help you get to sleep at night, this is NOT the book for you! Witwer's and Schrager's "THE BLUEPRINT" starts off with a bang and is a page turner all the way through. But be careful...this is not some mindless vacation tote; it is a play-by-play account of a political tectonic shift that likely will be remembered as a significant tactical addition to any serious political party's playbook. And its honest detail will jar even the most jaded politics aficionado's sensibilities.
Outstanding April 11, 2010
Fillmore_Jive (Denver, Colorado United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Impeccably researched and detailed, but compelling like a good political thriller, this book answers the questions about how a savvy few initiated one of the most significant sea changes in collective political will in recent memory. Campaigns for public office have forever changed and "The Blueprint" lays out the precise template parties, candidates and interest groups are already following for future election cycles. I imagine this will be come a popular book among strategists, pundits and armchair elections experts across the country.
Must Read if you have any interest in American Politics April 10, 2010
C.T
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
"The Blueprint" was a great book that I really enjoyed reading. If you have any interest in American politics (no matter your party affilitation) or voted in any election you should read this book. It made me feel like a used voter in a dirty political system and will make me look closer during upcoming political elections.
Broad Implications April 15, 2010
Steven J. Duffield (Washington, DC)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What makes this book work is how it tells a story about Colorado that applies to the entire nation -- not because of mere ideology or populist passion or tea parties or the netroots but because of money, organization, and true leadership. Populist rage is terribly difficult to manage, but the Left managed to find the organizational structures and tools they needed to channel it intelligently, and as a sometime political professional, I have to admire the craft.
Republicans are now struggling to ride a different populist wave of 2010. If they are to succeed, they have to look at recent history in Colorado to understand how to make it work. It is relatively easy to generate emotion during difficult times. It is far, far more difficult to put that passion to productive use. This book shows how the Left pulled it off.
(One other point: if you read and enjoyed Matt Bai's "The Argument" then this is an obvious must-read.)
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