Book Presentation

Foxes in the Henhouse is a blueprint for how Democrats can reconnect with the South and rural America. Jarding and Saunders aim to expose what they believe to be the lies Republicans have told to win these voters over by redefining the real issues behind family values, patriotism and fiscal conservatism. The authors assert that by connecting with and embracing the culture of voters in the South and rural America, Democrats can begin to reclaim some of the votes that should be rightfully theirs.

Steve Jarding is one of foremost experts on Southern and rural politics today. He has worked in multiple political races, including Tom Daschle’s 1986 U.S. Senate victory in South Dakota and Bob Kerrey’s two U.S. Senate wins in Nebraska (1988 and 1994). He also served as executive director of Senator John Edward’s leadership PAC. Jarding currently teaches at Harvard University. Dave “Mudcat” Saunders has served since 2001 in the capacity of rural liaison for Senator Bob Graham and Senator John Edwards.

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