To Be a Democrat: Courage, Principles & Progress

Exactly what is a Democrat? Why do people decide to be Democrats? What is the common thread that bonds us a Democrats? Why is the Democratic Party so diverse? To Be a Democrat answers these questions through the words of well-known Americans, from Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama. Their letters, essays and speeches, which are divided into three sections - Courage, Principles and Progress - illustrate the historical strengths, diversity, and accomplishments of the Democratic Party.