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Texas vs. California - A History of Their Struggle for the Future of America (Hardcover)
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Texas vs. California - A History of Their Struggle for the Future of America (Hardcover)
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Texas and California are the leaders of Red and Blue America. As
the nation has polarized, its most populous and economically
powerful states have taken charge of the opposing camps. These
states now advance sharply contrasting political and policy agendas
and view themselves as competitors for control of the nation's
future. Kenneth P. Miller provides a detailed account of the
rivalry's emergence, present state, and possible future. First, he
explores why, despite their many similarities, the two states have
become so deeply divided. As he shows, they experienced critical
differences in their origins and in their later demographic,
economic, cultural, and political development. Second, he describes
how Texas and California have constructed opposing, comprehensive
policy models-one conservative, the other progressive. Miller
highlights the states' contrasting policies in five areas-tax,
labor, energy and environment, poverty, and social issues-and also
shows how Texas and California have led the red and blue state
blocs in seeking to influence federal policy in these areas. The
book concludes by assessing two models' strengths, vulnerabilities,
and future prospects. The rivalry between the two states will
likely continue for the foreseeable future, because California will
surely stay blue and Texas will likely remain red. The challenge
for the two states, and for the nation as a whole, is to view the
competition in a positive light and turn it to productive ends.
Exploring one of the primary rifts in American politics, Texas vs.
California sheds light on virtually every aspect of the country's
political system.
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