when politics worked Matthews, Christopher 1945- creator author. text bibliography biography nyu 2013 First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. monographic eng

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xvii, 423 pages : ill. ; 25 cm. This book relates a personal history of a time when two great political opponents served together for the benefit of the country. The author was a top aide to Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, who waged a principled war of political ideals with President Reagan from 1980 to 1986. Together, the two men forged compromises that shaped America's future and became one of history's most celebrated political pairings: the epitome of how ideological opposites can get things done. The two leaders fought over the major issues of the day including welfare, taxes, covert military operations, and Social Security, but maintained respect for each other's positions and worked to advance the country rather than obstruct progress. Death of a presidency -- Starting out -- Starring Ronald Reagan -- New kid on the block -- Joining the fight -- The Lord is my shepherd -- Ronald Reagan's journey -- The rise of Tip O'Neill -- Hero -- Fighting season -- Battlefield promotion -- Turning -- Summit -- Partners -- Tip at the top -- Deal -- Lebanon and Grenada -- Victory and survival -- Mikhail Gorbachev -- Hurrah! -- Common ground -- Last battle -- Legacy. Chris Matthews. Incluye referencias bibliográficas (páginas 379-406) e índice. n-us--- Primera Jornada de Catalogacion Reagan, Ronald Pensamiento político y social Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1981-1989 Reagan, Ronald Political and social views O'Neill, Tip Political and social views Reagan, Ronald Influence O'Neill, Tip Influence United States Politics and government 1945-1989 002 E 877 M438t 2013 973.9270922 9781451695991 (hardcover) 1451695993 (hardcover) 2013431132 UPZ 131030 20230404125831.0 114535 eng