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The Value of Political Capital, Second Edition, Revised

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The Value of Political Capital, Second Edition, Revised"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a mayor? Well after serving three terms as a mayor and being a local and regional government official for over thirty five years I think I know. So I wrote this book to pull the curtain back just enough to let you peak in and know as well. After you read this book you will know how political capital is used to make government work. You will also learn that you can tell a lot about how a person will

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a mayor?  Well after serving three terms as a mayor and being a local and regional government official for over thirty-five years I think I know.  So I wrote this book to pull the curtain back just enough to let you peak in and know as well. After you read this book you will know how political capital is used to make government work.  You will also learn that you can tell a lot about how a person will govern by the kind of campaign they run to win an election.  You will also see how circumstances can affect leadership and how public engagement can be a full contact sport.  What is it like working with unions and dealing with the press or managing a fragmented government? I have been fortunate in that my career has spanned over some very interesting times and events.  I was the first modern day Mayor for the City of Methuen after a charter change was approved to create a city form of government.  The way the city was governed changed dramatically and the way government officials interacted and made decisions had to adjust as well.  What happens and how does a city respond when one of your largest employers in your city, Malden Mills, is destroyed by fire?  How do you protect the jobs and the economy of your city?  What happens when your community has term limits and you need to leave before the job is done? 

It is a fascinating life with funny memories and memorable events that leads to a rewarding life.  I hope you enjoy the story."

Dennis A. DiZoglio Michael S. Dukakis
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Peaceful Soul-lifting Read
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Pope Leo is my hero. These words back up my feelings. Highly recommend, even if you’re not Catholic. Heart and soul lifting. Peace Be with You.
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Pope Leo XIV
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Some of the first reflections by Pope Leo XIV. He's becoming important as he continues to share the gospel message.
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Michelle
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Laurie Macarthur
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The Pope Preaches of Peace-Not Surprising
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This collection of homilies were delivered before Pope Leo’s comments regarding the war in Iran. They reflect that he is, and should be, an advocate for world peace.
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Only buy this book if you like right wing politics. Otherwise you’ll hate it.
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I would definitely choose a different book about Pope Leo. The first thing I noticed when this $32 “Definitive Biography” arrived was how thin it was. I opened it up to large writing and big margins. Definitive biography? $32? Then he spends the first 3 chapters bashing Pope Francis. It’s right wing politics. He even talks about Democrats wanting to pack the U.S Supreme Court! We all know it’s packed with conservatives from Trump. He finally gets to talking about Leo in Chapter 5 - but the first paragraph in that chapter bashes Francis! I’m trying to read more but he keeps adding little digs about Francis. The author appears to keep praising “traditionalists” but how is it traditional to bash the pope? John Paul II and Benedict were too conservative for me but I still respected the Holy Fathers, just disagreed. So I looked up the author and saw “Heritage Foundation,” “Hoover Institute,” and “Newsmax contributor” by his name. I didn’t want to buy a political book! I don’t usually write reviews on Amazon but felt I had to in this case for this overpriced political spiel…
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