Dr. Casey Burgat
Casey Burgat is a former congressional staffer turned politics professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Respected across the aisle, Casey is a political expert, particularly on the workings of Congress. He’s a regular contributor to Barron’s, and frequently provides commentary to outlets such as CNN,The Washington Post, Fox News, Politico, and The Daily Beast. Casey is also the creator of the Substack, “Crash Course with Casey Burgat,” which highlights the importance of civics in America, and the host of the popular political podcast Mastering the Room.
WE HOLD THESE “TRUTHS”
How to Spot the Myths That Are Holding America Back
The filibuster forces compromise. Bipartisanship is dead. Term limits will fix Congress. The Supreme Court has become too political.
Conversations about politics in America are replete with convenient falsehoods. Parroted by those who benefit from the chaos, these myths distort the public’s understanding of government—how it works, what is possible—and prevent positive change. When citizens feel frustrated and hopeless, they skip the voting booth and retreat to comfortable echo chambers.
In We Hold These “Truths,” Casey Burgat, George Washington University professor and former congressional staffer, leads a bipartisan group of the country’s foremost political experts to expose the lies fueling American political dysfunction. They debunk accepted talking points—about lobbyists, money in politics, partisanship, the Constitution, and more—and reveal how the U.S. government actually works.
By upending the foundational myths at the heart of American politics, We Hold These “Truths” empowers citizens to see past clever distractions and demand the kind of government that will actually bring about positive change.
With chapters by: Rep. Steve Israel • Alyssa Farah Griffin • Lindsay Chervinsky • Rep. Derek Kilmer • Quardricos Driskell • James Curry and Frances Lee • Adam Jentleson • Liliana Mason • Steve Vladeck • Matt Fuller
ISBN: 9798893310184
Trade paper, $18.00
February 4, 2025
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