A Politics of National Sacrifice

American Prospect by Kevin Mattson | Apr. 8, 2009 (Opinion)

Looking back now, the malaise speech indicates a turning point in our history, one that helps define Barack Obama's recent victory. The age of conservatism -- from Reagan's 1980 election up through the end of George W. Bush's second term -- has been framed not by Carter's tones of humility but by celebratory nationalism. Full Story »

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