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āJust like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katieās ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible thanĀ ever before.āāJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to CongressĀ as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, KatieĀ defied expectations. Then, using her signature whiteboard, she began to take CEOs and corrupt government officials to task in Congressional hearings. The videos went viral, introducing Americans to her no-bullshit style, and making her aĀ coveted guest on cable news and late-night television. Ā
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I SWEAR: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan is a witty, down-to-earth exploration of what itās really like to serve in Congress, particularly as a single mom. Katie offers Americans a clear picture of what their elected leaders are doingāand how theyāre doingĀ itāexposing the gaps between politiciansā press conferences and real peopleās lives.Ā
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Katie reveals how her challenges as an Iowa farmgirlĀ diverted her to the Ivy League and how she came toĀ see herself as a Californian, teaching law and raising three kids in Orange County. She sharesĀ why she made the jump from academia to politics and how she quickly mastered the art of making CEOs and cabinet members squirm when they bluff and bloviate instead ofĀ doing the job for America.
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With the same clarity she demonstrates in Congressional hearings, Katie makes the case for consumer protection, corporate accountability, and anti-corruption reforms. She pulls back the curtain on the political messaging machine, campaign fundraising, and Congressā traditions, showingĀ thatĀ the way things have always worked, in fact, does not work for a CongresspersonĀ without someone at home to do the shopping and take care of the kids. Along the way, she provides whiteboard lessons on where your campaign donations go, how to fight the corporations that cheat you, and how to conduct her trademark robustĀ oversight.Ā
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Full of candid and inspiring storiesāfrom how Katie lent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a pair of sneakers during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, to her kidsā lightly illegal campaign hijinksāthis is a book by an exhausted, committed parent who just doesnāt have the time for nonsenseĀ in her house or in the House of Representatives.
This book title, I Swear (Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan), ISBN: 9780593443989, by Katie Porter, published by Crown (May 2, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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