Dive into the riveting political saga of Mitch McConnell, the towering figure who shaped the Republican Party's trajectory for decades, in the must-read biography "MITCH MCCONNELL: Biography, GOP Leader's To Step Down From Republican Senate, Endorse And Support Donald Trump's Political Ambition After Years of Cold Ties."From his modest beginnings in Alabama to his ascent as one of the most influential Senate Majority Leaders in modern American history, this captivating work offers ...

The candid, behind-the-scenes memoir of the of the Senate Majority Leader and GOP veteran.In October 1984, a hard-charging Kentucky politician waited excitedly for President Ronald Reagan to arrive at a presidential rally in Louisville. In the midst of a tough Senate campaign against an incumbent Democrat, the young Republican hoped Reagan’s endorsement would give a much-needed boost to his insurgent campaign. He even had a camera crew ready to capture the presiden...

The candid, behind-the-scenes memoir of the of the Senate Majority Leader and GOP veteran.In October 1984, a hard-charging Kentucky politician waited excitedly for President Ronald Reagan to arrive at a presidential rally in Louisville. In the midst of a tough Senate campaign against an incumbent Democrat, the young Republican hoped Reagan’s endorsement would give a much-needed boost to his insurgent campaign. He even had a camera crew ready to capture the presiden...

"Enter the Dynamic World of Mitch McConnell: Architect of American Politics"Dive into the riveting tale of Mitch McConnell, the architect of American politics. From strategic triumphs like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to shaping the judiciary, McConnell's journey unfolds as a saga of resilience, influence, and pivotal moments. As he announces stepping down from formal leadership, witness the recalibration of a political force, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape o...

Kentucky has long punched above its weight in the US Senate, as some of the nation's most distinguished senators have hailed from the Commonwealth. Despite its relatively small population for much of American history, Kentucky has produced a record two Senate majority leaders, a record three Senate majority whips, and one of the country's greatest lawmakers, Henry Clay. These Kentuckians played an important role in the evolution of leadership institutions in the Senate. Official positions ...

Understanding the greatest catastrophic failure of American Government.In 2022, Ira Shapiro completed what Brooking scholar William A. Galston called “an epic trilogy” chronicling the disastrous decline of the once-great Senate. The Founding Fathers gave the Senate many functions, but it had one overriding responsibility: to provide a check against a dangerous president who threatened our democracy. Shapiro’s gripping portrait of Mitch McConnell and the Senate Repub...

In two previous highly regarded books on the U.S. Senate, Ira Shapiro chronicled the institution from its apogee in the 1970s through its decline in the decades since. Now, Shapiro turns his gaze to how the Senate responded to the challenges posed by the Trump administration and its prospects under President Biden. The Founding Fathers gave the US Senate many functions, but it had one fundamental responsibility—its raison d’etre: to provide the check against a dangerous president who threa...

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller about how Mitch McConnell has been bad for Kentucky—and why he needs to be voted out of office from the founder of Kentucky Sports Radio and attorney Matt Jones.They say all politics is local. In 2020, Mitch McConnell will have served five full terms as a US Senator. Thirty years. The Senate Majority leader’s power is as undeniable as it is infuriating, and the people of Kentucky have had enoug...

The head of the Republican Party in the US Senate is Mitch McConnell. He was chosen to head the Republican conference nine times starting in 2006, making him the longest-serving Senate Party Leader in American history as of January 3, 2023.McConnell held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2015 until 2021. He is just the second Kentuckian to ever serve as Senate Majority Leader. From 1937 through 1949, Senator Alben Barkley presided over the Democrats.Prior to this,...

The first definitive biography of Mitch McConnell, revealing an intimate look at the personal and political life of one of the most powerful senators in American history.In the long history of American government, few senators have wielded as much power as Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell. That’s no accident; he worked his entire life to cultivate his dominance.In The Price of Power, award-winning journalist Michael Tackett pulls back the curtain on one ...

In two previous highly regarded books on the US Senate, Ira Shapiro chronicled the institution from its apogee in the 1970s through its decline in the decades since. Now, Shapiro turns his gaze to how the Senate responded to the challenges posed by the Trump administration and its prospects under President Biden. The Founding Fathers gave the US Senate many functions, but it had one fundamental responsibility—its raison d'etre: to provide the check against a dangerous president wh...

The cornerstone of the American republic is an educated, active, and engaged citizenry; however, the multifaceted inner workings of government and the political forces that shape it are incredibly complex. Kentucky Government, Politics, and Public Policy is the first book in nearly three decades to provide a comprehensive overview of the commonwealth's major governing and political institutions and the public policy issues that profoundly affect Kentuckians' daily lives. In this g...