"A thought-provoking analysis by one of the most astute analysts of
the California scene."--U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
"If you care about the direction in which America is headed,
then you must pay attention to California. To understand California
today and decades from now, you must read Baldassare's masterful
assessment. He knows the issues and he takes you inside the head of
California voters--old, young, Latino, white, he talks to them all.
And you can forget your assumptions: Baldassare proves the
stereotypes wrong."--Judy Woodruff, Anchor, CNN's "Inside
Politics
"Probing the social and political mindset of California offers a
shortcut into the American future. No one knows California better
in this regard than Baldassare, and never has he been more on top
of his game than in this landmark study of California today--and
America tomorrow."--Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of
California
"Many people speculate about the expanding social and political
clout of Latinos in California, but Baldassare uses solid evidence
to reveal what's driving this dynamic population--from unique
political attitudes to highest-level optimism. Read this book and
you'll understand the profound influence that growing Latino
participation will have on the Golden State's future."--Monica
Lozano, President, "La Opinion
"Baldassare has probed as deeply and wisely as anyone ever has
into that most fascinating and, at times, most enigmatic of public
phenomena, the behavior of the California voter. With "A California
State of Mind, he has made an indispensable contribution to our
understanding of the politics of our time."--Peter Schrag, author
of "Paradise Lost: California's Experience, America'sFuture
"An invaluable book for policy makers in California and
nationwide. Baldassare both provides a detailed and thoughtful
analysis of the disconnect between Californians and their
government and buttresses his argument with a wealth of data.
Anyone interested in improving our political life will want to own
this book."--Dan Yankelovich, Chairman, Public Agenda and Viewpoint
Learning
"No one knows how Californians think about politics better than
Baldassare does. Anyone interested in California politics should
read this book."--Jack Peltason, coauthor of "Government by the
People and "Understanding the Constitution
"Backed by stunningly thorough documentation, this book is an
essential and sobering primer to understanding why California
really "is different."--Tom Goldstein, editor of "Killing the
Messenger
"Baldassare has long been one of the most perceptive analysts of
politics and public opinion in California. His new book is
indispensable reading for anyone who wants to understand the
changing political landscape, and the subtle shadings of public
attitudes, in the nation's largest state."--Ronald Brownstein,
political columnist, "Los Angeles Times
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