Obama's New Book: "Change We Can Believe In" Is Now Out - Discusses Proposals

[Median Democrat]

This is for you policy wonks who absolutely demand details. I still have my copy of the Clinton/Gore campaign policy book. I wonder whether McCain is going to publish a similar book. Perhaps he will even disclose his plan to privitize social security.

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[Median Democrat]

1. Added: Chapter List

Here's the chapter list:

Foreword by Barack Obama

Part One: The Plan

Introduction: Hope for America

1. Reviving Our Economy: Strengthening the Middle Class
* Provide immediate relief with an emergency economic plan
* Economic security and opportunity for all American families
* Affordable health care for all Americans
* Empower families to succeed
* Restore trust, return to fiscal responsibility

2. Investing In Our Prosperity: Creating our Economic Future
* Promote our energy independence and create five million green jobs
* A world-class education for every American
* Make America the undisputed leader in science and technology
* Build the infrastructure of the twenty-first century
* Help our small businesses and manufacturers thrive and create jobs
* Compete and thrive in the global economy

3. Rebuilding America's Leadership: Restoring our Place in the World
* End the war in Iraq responsibly
* Finish the fight against Al Qaeda and turn the tide against global terrorism
* Rebuild a strong twenty-first-century military
* Stop the spread of nuclear weapons
* Renew our alliances to meet new global challenges

4. Perfecting Our Union: Embracing America's Values
* Restore trust in government and clean up Washington
* Make voluntary citizen service universal
* Partner with communities of faith
* Strengthen families
* Advance equal opportunity for all Americans
* Secure our borders and reform a broken immigration system
* Safeguard the environment for future generations
* Honor sportsmen and protect the great outdoors
* Fight crime and promote public safety

Conclusion: Yes We Can

Part Two: The Call

Declaration of Candidacy, Feb. 10, 2007, Springfield, Illinois

Iowa Caucus Night, Jan. 3, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa

New Hampshire Primary Night, Jan. 8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire

A More Perfect Union, March 18, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father's Day 2008, June 15, 2008, Chicago, Illinois

Renewing American Competitiveness, June 16, 2008, Flint, Michigan

A World That Stands As One, July 24, 2008, Berlin, Germany

[gcomeau]

2. Off to Borders for me... -nt

[MadrasT]

3. Woo hoo!

Barnes & Noble on the way home!!! :bounce:

[Median Democrat]

5. Policy Geek!

;)

[MadrasT]

6. Aw... shucks...

:blush:

[FrenchieCat]

4. Perfect companion to my other Obama books.

I've got one signed! :)