Dan Pfeiffer Knihy

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and cohost of Pod Save America, this sharp political playbook outlines how Democrats can confront Trump, McConnell, Fox News, and the right-wing forces shaping American politics. Winning against Donald Trump in 2020 is crucial, but it’s just the beginning. The book presents three vital insights: Trump is not an anomaly but a natural progression of the modern Republican Party; strategies for Democrats to defeat him in 2020; and a roadmap to prevent future figures like Trump by reforming democracy. The extensive list of Trump's offenses highlights the ongoing struggle against Trumpism, characterized by racism, authoritarianism, and plutocracy, which has come to define the Republican Party. A cynical strategy orchestrated by Mitch McConnell, backed by the Kochs, and amplified by Fox News has distorted American politics, silencing the populace in favor of the elite. Without a strong response acknowledging the Republican agenda, American democracy risks enduring a conservative minority rule for years. The author, Dan Pfeiffer, with nearly two decades in Democratic politics, argues for bold reforms—such as court reform, abolishing the electoral college, and eliminating the filibuster—to enhance democracy and empower the Democratic Party. This book is a rallying cry for Democrats and progressives to adopt a smarter, tougher, and more aggressive approach without losing their identity.

From Obama's former communications director and current co-host of Pod Save America comes a colorful account of how politics, the media, and the Internet changed during the Obama presidency and how Democrats can fight back in the Trump era. On November 9th, 2016, Dan Pfeiffer woke up like most of the world wondering WTF just happened. How had Donald Trump won the White House? How was it that a decent and thoughtful president had been succeeded by a buffoonish reality star, and what do we do now? Instead of throwing away his phone and moving to another country (which were his first and second thoughts), Pfeiffer decided to tell this surreal story, recounting how Barack Obama navigated the insane political forces that created Trump, explaining why everyone got 2016 wrong, and offering a path for where Democrats go from here. Pfeiffer was one of Obama's first hires when he decided to run for president, and was at his side through two presidential campaigns and six years in the White House. Using never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Yes We (Still) Can examines how Obama succeeded despite Twitter trolls, Fox News (and their fake news), and a Republican Party that lost its collective mind. An irreverent, no-B.S. take on the crazy politics of our time, Yes We (Still) Can is a must-read for everyone who is disturbed by Trump, misses Obama, and is marching, calling, and hoping for a better future for the country.