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Bill Cohen's 1972 Campaign for Congress
An Oral History of the Walk that Changed Maine Politics|
24,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 16.09.2022 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781538170939 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 272 |
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<p><span>1972 was a true watershed in Maine politics. Following a hundred years of Republican dominance, Democrats led by Senator Ed Muskie had achieved a string of victories that threatened to sweep Republicans from the board of congressional and gubernatorial offices. On election day only the win by first time Republican congressional candidate Bill Cohen would stop the Democrat shut out. </span></p>
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<p><span>Cohen won by determination and perseverance, charisma, and grit, and by his campaign 650-mile walk across Maine’s expansive second congressional district from Gilead on the New Hampshire border to Ft. Kent on the Canadian border. The Walk, as it became known, was an over-arching feature of that campaign and soon became a staple of the subsequent successful campaigns by congressional, senate, and gubernatorial candidates in the Pine Tree State. On the fiftieth anniversary of a campaign that would change the course of Maine politics and propel Cohen onto the national political stage where he would play prominent roles in the House, Senate, and as secretary of defense, this book captures, in the vivid and often surprising words of the participants, how The Walk came to be. </span></p>
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<p><span>Cohen won by determination and perseverance, charisma, and grit, and by his campaign 650-mile walk across Maine’s expansive second congressional district from Gilead on the New Hampshire border to Ft. Kent on the Canadian border. The Walk, as it became known, was an over-arching feature of that campaign and soon became a staple of the subsequent successful campaigns by congressional, senate, and gubernatorial candidates in the Pine Tree State. On the fiftieth anniversary of a campaign that would change the course of Maine politics and propel Cohen onto the national political stage where he would play prominent roles in the House, Senate, and as secretary of defense, this book captures, in the vivid and often surprising words of the participants, how The Walk came to be. </span></p>
<p><span>On the fiftieth anniversary of an election that would change the course of Maine politics and propel Bill Cohen onto the national political stage, this book captures, in the vivid and often surprising words of the participants, how Cohen’s insurgent campaign stopped the Democrats from dominating politics in the Pine Tree State. </span></p>
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<p><span>Preface by Jed Lyons</span></p>
<p><span>Foreword by Christian P. Potholm, II</span></p>
<p><span>Introduction by The Honorable Williams S. Cohen</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 1: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 2: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 3: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 4: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 5: Oral History Discussion with Jim Harrington</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 6: Oral History Discussion with Peter Webster</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 7: Oral History Discussion with Robert Loeb</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 8: Oral History Discussion with Bill Webster</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 9: Oral History Discussion with Rob Witsil</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 10: Oral History Discussion with Cindy Watson Welch</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 11: Oral History Discussion with Bob Monks</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 12: Oral History Discussion with Mike Harkins</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 13: Oral History Discussion with Severin Beliveau</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 14: Oral History Discussion with David Emery</span></p>
<p><span>About the Contributors </span></p>
<p><span>Index</span></p>
<p><span>Foreword by Christian P. Potholm, II</span></p>
<p><span>Introduction by The Honorable Williams S. Cohen</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 1: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 2: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 3: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 4: Oral History Discussion with Secretary Bill Cohen and Professor Chris Potholm</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 5: Oral History Discussion with Jim Harrington</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 6: Oral History Discussion with Peter Webster</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 7: Oral History Discussion with Robert Loeb</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 8: Oral History Discussion with Bill Webster</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 9: Oral History Discussion with Rob Witsil</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 10: Oral History Discussion with Cindy Watson Welch</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 11: Oral History Discussion with Bob Monks</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 12: Oral History Discussion with Mike Harkins</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 13: Oral History Discussion with Severin Beliveau</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 14: Oral History Discussion with David Emery</span></p>
<p><span>About the Contributors </span></p>
<p><span>Index</span></p>
<p><span>During the summer of 1972, when I was home from college, I volunteered on Bill Cohen's campaign. During his famous walk in the St. John Valley of Aroostook County, I drove the car that was emblazoned with signs saying "Bill Cohen Ahead—Honk & Wave." The car also carried water and extra sneakers. Bill returned to Caribou to spend the night at our home. My parents were big supporters. It was an exciting experience. I admired Bill so much.</span></p>
<p><span>Christian P. Potholm, professor of political science at Bowdoin College and a leading expert on Maine politics, is the author of </span><span>This Splendid Game: Maine Campaigns and Elections, 1940-2002</span><span>. He resides in Harpswell, Maine.</span></p>
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<p><span>Jed Lyons was one of Bill Cohen’s advance men during the 1972 walk. He helped organize four counties, including Androscoggin, a Democratic stronghold. Jed worked in Bill’s Washington office in 1973. In 1975, he cofounded the precursor to Rowman & Littlefield, the publisher of this book. He currently serves as its CEO and president. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Affairs.</span></p>
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<p><span>Jed Lyons was one of Bill Cohen’s advance men during the 1972 walk. He helped organize four counties, including Androscoggin, a Democratic stronghold. Jed worked in Bill’s Washington office in 1973. In 1975, he cofounded the precursor to Rowman & Littlefield, the publisher of this book. He currently serves as its CEO and president. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Affairs.</span></p>
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<p><span>10/21/22, Maine Public Radio: </span><span>Christian Potholm talked about the book and how campaigns have changed in the past fifty years on the Maine Calling show on Maine Public Radio.</span></p>
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<p><span>Link: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mainepublic.org%2Fshow%2Fmaine-calling%2F2022-10-21%2Fpolitical-pulse-maine-public-reporters-analyze-the-latest-election-developments-and-other-news&data=05%7C01%7Calee%40rowman.com%7Cdd2db77ab4b54a4cc08e08dab381780e%7C8fdc2247c6bb43e686abb8ce3c37e4bf%7C0%7C0%7C638019665896248864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zUwuqzXChyHVQQvNfr%2Bm0%2F39BNP1thSJoz8rHfRNdHw%3D&reserved=0"><span>https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2022-10-21/political-pulse-maine-public-reporters-analyze-the-latest-election-developments-and-other-news</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span>Link: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mainepublic.org%2Fshow%2Fmaine-calling%2F2022-10-21%2Fpolitical-pulse-maine-public-reporters-analyze-the-latest-election-developments-and-other-news&data=05%7C01%7Calee%40rowman.com%7Cdd2db77ab4b54a4cc08e08dab381780e%7C8fdc2247c6bb43e686abb8ce3c37e4bf%7C0%7C0%7C638019665896248864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zUwuqzXChyHVQQvNfr%2Bm0%2F39BNP1thSJoz8rHfRNdHw%3D&reserved=0"><span>https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2022-10-21/political-pulse-maine-public-reporters-analyze-the-latest-election-developments-and-other-news</span></a></span></p>
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