A Nation of Wusses by Edward G. Rendell

A Nation of Wusses: How America's Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great

Overview - Governor Ed Rendell explains why America's leaders rarely call for sacrifice for the greater good—to avoid making any sacrifices themselves!

Rendell has seen job security become the primary consideration of any person with power in America—their own job security! Most politicians and bureaucrats can see no further ahead than the next election, sometimes no further than the next press conference. Americans are rarely afraid of sacrifice and hard work when they mean building a better future, but when was the last time you heard of a leader of anything making a sacrifice for the greater good? The people can only win when they make it clear to the powers that be that making the right choices, even the hard ones, is the key to winning the next election.

Explains in rollicking stories ranging from the profane to the profound that most hard choices are only "hard" because the polls conflict with your principles.

  • Ed Rendell rose to the top of Philadelphia, then Pennsylvania, then national politics, by doing what he thought was right, and there were plenty of times that looked like it would be his downfall as well
  • This book revisits the high points of Ed Rendell's career and current landscape to define the political fights his peers seem just as afraid of winning as losing
  • Rendell is a former head of the Democratic National Committee, a current MSNBC Senior Political Analyst, and a Special Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP

  

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Ed Rendell in the News
Another feather in Philly's cap: Democrats decide to convene here in 2016
Another feather in Philly's cap: Democrats decide to convene here in 2016
Posted On Google Alerts on Feb. 12, 2015
DNC Takes One Last Look at Philly
DNC Takes One Last Look at Philly
Posted On Philly Magazine on Jan. 28, 2015
Lynne Abraham: Can a Woman Win the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race?
Lynne Abraham: Can a Woman Win the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race?
Posted On Philly Magazine on Feb. 1, 2015
5 Cool Things Democrats Can Do While in Philadelphia
5 Cool Things Democrats Can Do While in Philadelphia
Posted On Google Alerts on Feb. 12, 2015
Welcome to Philly, Democrats. Dont Eat the Pretzels.
Welcome to Philly, Democrats. Dont Eat the Pretzels.
Posted On Google Alerts on Feb. 12, 2015
2016 Bid For Dem Convention Starts To Take Shape
2016 Bid For Dem Convention Starts To Take Shape
Posted On Huffington Post on Mar. 23, 2014
Historic Philadelphia Honors Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest and Karen Butler
Historic Philadelphia Honors Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest and Karen Butler
Posted On Philly Magazine on Mar. 16, 2015
The Post-Gazette's front pages of Hurricane Katrina
The Post-Gazette's front pages of Hurricane Katrina
Posted On Google News on Aug. 26, 2015
Rendell to Chair McGinty Senate Campaign
Rendell to Chair McGinty Senate Campaign
Posted On Philly Magazine on Aug. 10, 2015
Rendell Attacks Congressional “SOBs” in Wake of Amtrak Derailment
Rendell Attacks Congressional “SOBs” in Wake of Amtrak Derailment
Posted On Philly Magazine on May. 14, 2015
8/26 Morning Buzz
8/26 Morning Buzz
Posted On Politics PA on Aug. 26, 2015
Ed Rendell: Pope Fence “Boggles the Mind”
Ed Rendell: Pope Fence “Boggles the Mind”
Posted On Philly Magazine on Aug. 19, 2015
8/31 Morning Buzz
8/31 Morning Buzz
Posted On Politics PA on Aug. 31, 2015
Coalition aiming to support, strengthen kids' palliative care
Coalition aiming to support, strengthen kids' palliative care
Posted On Google News on Aug. 31, 2015
Clinton and Biden's awkward friendship
Clinton and Biden's awkward friendship
Posted On Google News on Aug. 31, 2015
<b>Ed Rendell</b> Turns On Hillary Clinton: 'Should Have Turned Over the Email Server at the Start'
Ed Rendell Turns On Hillary Clinton: 'Should Have Turned Over the Email Server at the Start'
Posted On Google News on Aug. 30, 2015
Former Gov. <b>Rendell</b> talks budget on Smart Talk
Former Gov. Rendell talks budget on Smart Talk
Posted On Google Alerts on Sep. 1, 2015
With brass bands, New Orleans remembers Hurricane Katrina's wrath, celebrates
With brass bands, New Orleans remembers Hurricane Katrina's wrath, celebrates
Posted On Google News on Aug. 31, 2015
Rendell: Kane Should Take Leave from AG’s Office
Rendell: Kane Should Take Leave from AG’s Office
Posted On Philly Magazine on Sep. 2, 2015
Rendell: Kane Should Take a Leave from AG Job
Rendell: Kane Should Take a Leave from AG Job
Posted On Politics PA on Sep. 2, 2015
The Relatable Hillary: What Her Emails Really Reveal
The Relatable Hillary: What Her Emails Really Reveal
Posted On Google News on Sep. 3, 2015
For hire: City workforce needs freshening up
For hire: City workforce needs freshening up
Posted On Google News on Sep. 14, 2015
Pat Toomey touts bipartisanship, fiscal restraint in re-election kickoff
Pat Toomey touts bipartisanship, fiscal restraint in re-election kickoff
Posted On Google News on Sep. 13, 2015
Comcast SportsNet is all over the Eagles on opening day and all season
Comcast SportsNet is all over the Eagles on opening day and all season
Posted On Google News on Sep. 14, 2015
Moyer Foundation Champions for Children Luncheon
Moyer Foundation Champions for Children Luncheon
Posted On Philly Magazine on Sep. 18, 2015
In Philadelphia, expecting a million for Pope Francis and praying they'll come
In Philadelphia, expecting a million for Pope Francis and praying they'll come
Posted On Google News on Sep. 20, 2015
Penn's Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Awards the Inaugural Carnot Prize to IHS Vice <b>...</b>
Penn's Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Awards the Inaugural Carnot Prize to IHS Vice ...
Posted On Google News on Sep. 21, 2015
Quinn: What Silicon Valley can learn from Comcast when it comes to diversity
Quinn: What Silicon Valley can learn from Comcast when it comes to diversity
Posted On Google News on Sep. 20, 2015
It's too soon for Eagles to turn to Mark Sanchez over Sam Bradford
It's too soon for Eagles to turn to Mark Sanchez over Sam Bradford
Posted On Google News on Sep. 23, 2015
Pope Visit 2015: FAA Bans Drones in Philadelphia-Area Skies
Pope Visit 2015: FAA Bans Drones in Philadelphia-Area Skies
Posted On Google News on Sep. 23, 2015
Rendell Says Biden Won’t Run
Rendell Says Biden Won’t Run
Posted On Politics PA on Sep. 28, 2015
Universities Safety Alert, Bellmawr Marijuana Facility, Philadelphia DNC Prep
Universities Safety Alert, Bellmawr Marijuana Facility, Philadelphia DNC Prep
Posted On Google News on Oct. 5, 2015
Philly Recovers From Papal Visit, Bring On The DNC!
Philly Recovers From Papal Visit, Bring On The DNC!
Posted On Google Alerts on Oct. 5, 2015
The Most Successful Father & Son Duos in Philadelphia
The Most Successful Father & Son Duos in Philadelphia
Posted On Google Alerts on Oct. 5, 2015
Rendell: Nutter Mishandled Papal Visit
Rendell: Nutter Mishandled Papal Visit
Posted On Philly Magazine on Sep. 30, 2015
Former Pennsylvania Governor Wears Bag On Head After Eagles Lose
Former Pennsylvania Governor Wears Bag On Head After Eagles Lose
Posted On Huffington Post on Nov. 23, 2015
Ed Rendell: AG Kathleen Kane Doesn’t Need Law License
Ed Rendell: AG Kathleen Kane Doesn’t Need Law License
Posted On Philly Magazine on Jan. 12, 2016
Rendell walks back Bloomberg remark, says he'd back Bernie
Rendell walks back Bloomberg remark, says he'd back Bernie
Posted On Philly.com on Jan. 26, 2016
<b>Rendell</b> Sticking With Dems for President
Rendell Sticking With Dems for President
Posted On Google News on Jan. 26, 2016
PoliticsPA: <b>Rendell</b> weighs in on Bloomberg's shot at White House
PoliticsPA: Rendell weighs in on Bloomberg's shot at White House
Posted On Google Alerts on Jan. 26, 2016
Kathleen Kane could face impeachment hearings in House
Kathleen Kane could face impeachment hearings in House
Posted On Google News on Jan. 26, 2016
Philly prepares for the DNC
Philly prepares for the DNC
Posted On Philly.com on Jan. 27, 2016
Log InRegister
Log InRegister
Posted On Google Alerts on Feb. 16, 2016
Clinton makes pre-Super Tuesday cash dash
Clinton makes pre-Super Tuesday cash dash
Posted On Google News on Feb. 16, 2016
Local leaders back suit against state for inadequate school funding
Local leaders back suit against state for inadequate school funding
Posted On Google News on Feb. 25, 2016
WPSU to Host Forum with Democratic Senate Candidates
WPSU to Host Forum with Democratic Senate Candidates
Posted On Google News on Mar. 18, 2016
Donald Trump's Working-Class Appeal Is Starting To Freak Out Labor Unions
Donald Trump's Working-Class Appeal Is Starting To Freak Out Labor Unions
Posted On Google News on Mar. 17, 2016
57 Painted Donkeys Are Going to Be Displayed Throughout Philly for the DNC
57 Painted Donkeys Are Going to Be Displayed Throughout Philly for the DNC
Posted On Philly Magazine on Apr. 19, 2016
Rendell: Trump Has “Crossover Appeal” in Pa.
Rendell: Trump Has “Crossover Appeal” in Pa.
Posted On Philly Magazine on Mar. 1, 2016
Lane Hudson:  Love and Kindness Will Lead to Dem Unity
Lane Hudson: Love and Kindness Will Lead to Dem Unity
Posted On Huffington Post on Apr. 27, 2016
OpenSecrets Blog:  Concerts, Maritime Mingling And Loads Of Sponsors: Welcome To Philly!
OpenSecrets Blog: Concerts, Maritime Mingling And Loads Of Sponsors: Welcome To Philly!
Posted On Huffington Post on Jul. 26, 2016

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