- The Democratic party's takeover of the House of Representatives in 2006 was more than just a good year. As HOUSEQUAKE illustrates, it was the result of an unprecedented, high-risk strategy and a relentless effort led by the colorful, iconoclastic congressman Rahm Emanuel. This historic campaign for change paved the way for Barack Obama's presidential victory and transformed the way political races are run in America.—Anonymous
- In 2006, Democrats face a moment of truth. Republicans control all three branches of government and possess more concentrated power than in nearly a century. The daily reality of war, fear, and economic unrest is taking its toll on the American psyche. Facing the prospect of becoming a permanent minority party, Democrats formulate an unprecedented, high-risk strategy to gain control of the House of Representatives in hopes of restoring the balance of power and enacting a progressive agenda. At the helm of their relentless effort is the colorful, iconoclastic congressman Rahm Emanuel. Republicans prepare to play defense. As the race unfolds, HOUSEQUAKE gets inside seven key contests across the country and follows national players on both sides of the aisle. It captures the emotional drama, high stakes, intense competition, and historical implications of the race with a view of the American political process that is rarely revealed in the media. As the campaign season swells toward the finish line, each one of our races becomes an unpredictable toss-up. On election night we're at 15 separate locations with the candidates and in Washington with party leaders. The results of our races mirror national trends with cliffhanger wins, poignant losses, and some surprises. In the end, the Democrats gain an astonishing 31 seats. Dozens of seasoned politicians are defeated by political newcomers swept in by a national tide, forcing reconsideration of the maxim "all politics is local" by politicians and pundits alike. The Democrats' takeover of Congress was more than just a good year. This historic campaign for change paved the way for Barack Obama's presidential victory and transformed the way political races are run in America.—Anonymous
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