Download or read book Governor Tom Kean written by Alvin S. Felzenberg and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Over a long and successful career in politics, Tom Kean has shown himself a highly successful political leader. Through his ability to work with the opposition party while retaining the loyalty of his own, Kean was able to achieve extraordinary results in multiple roles. From his election to the New Jersey state assembly in 1967 through his guidance of the 9-11 Commission more than three decades later, Kean has displayed political dexterity as well as an uncanny knack for bipartisan leadership at times of deep partisan divisions." "In this first political biography of one of the nation's most popular and successful governors, Alvin S. Felzenberg tells the story of a remarkable career that culminated in an unexpected and crucial contribution to the country - chairmanship of the 9-11 Commission. Felzenberg describes how, early in his political career, Kean worked to transform New Jersey's legislature in the aftermath of court rulings that mandated redistricting in accordance with the "one man, one vote" principle. He relates how Kean was able to use the New Jersey governorship - purportedly the strongest in the country - to transform a so-called "rust belt" state into a leader in education, environmental responsibility, and economic growth. Kean's story serves as an uncommon case of how a Republican loyal to the historic roots and principles of his party can not only win election in a "blue state" but also effectively govern it." "Drawing on interviews with Kean as well as with state and national leaders, including former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton and former New York City mayor Ed Koch, Felzenberg provides a unique look at American politics during the last four decades of the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Governor Tom Kean written by Alvin Felzenberg and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before Bill Clinton spoke of "triangulation," a term that referred to a centrist governing style, prior to Tony Blair repositioning the British Labor Party midway between Thatcher conservatism and militant trade unionism, and far ahead of George W. Bush referring to his agenda as "compassionate conservatism," there was Tom Kean. From the moment of his election to the New Jersey state assembly in 1967, through his guidance of the 9/11 Commission nearly three decades later, Kean consistently displayed a knack for bipartisan leadership. In this first political biography of one of the nation's most popular and successful governors, Alvin S. Felzenberg tells the story of a remarkable career that culminated in an unexpected and crucial contribution to the country-chairmanship of the 9/11 Commission. Felzenberg describes how, early in his political career, Kean worked to transform New Jersey's legislature in the aftermath of court rulings that mandated redistricting in accordance with the "one man, one vote" principle. He discusses Kean's efforts to relieve the urban crisis that followed in the wake of the 1967 Newark riots. He relates how Kean was able to use the New Jersey governorship-purportedly the strongest in the country-to transform a so-called "rust belt" state into a leader in education, environmental responsibility, and economic growth. Kean's successes in these and other areas caused leaders outside New Jersey to follow in his path. Together with his fellow governors, Kean forged a national consensus on domestic policy between Democratic congresses and Republican presidents, in the process winning for himself a leadership role in his own party. Kean's story serves as an uncommon case of how a Republican loyal to the historic roots and principles of his party can not only win election in a "blue state" but effectively govern it. Starting from the example the governor set on the state level, Felzenberg's account traces Kean's career to positions of trusted authority on the national stage. After several years of advising presidents, Kean was appointed chairman of the 9/11 Commission. In this role, he made the bipartisan, Congressionally mandated commission one of the most successful in American history. Drawing on interviews with Kean as well as with state and national leaders, including former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton and former New York City mayor Ed Koch, Felzenberg not only provides a marvelous biography, but also offers a unique look at American politics during the last four decades of the twentieth century. About the Author: Alvin S. Felzenberg was Principal Spokesman for the 9-11 Commission and for its non-profit successor organization, the 9-11 Public Discourse Project. More recently, he was a fellow at the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Felzenberg held several senior level posts on Capitol Hill, served in two presidential administrations, and, in the 1980's, was New Jersey's Assistant Secretary of State. His writings have appeared in the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston Globe, Weekly Standard, Christian Science Monitor and other publications and he has been a guest on major public affairs television and radio broadcasts, including CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and National Public Radio. Felzenberg holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University and an M.A. and B.A. from Rutgers University.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Concord Conference Harrison Conference Center New York June 18 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Thomas H. Kean shares his Gubernational campaign recollections. The 1981 New Jersey Gubernational election took place on November 3rd. Governor Kean was certified as the winner on December 1st, following the first Gubernational election recount in New Jersey's history.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Election Night Holiday Inn Livingston New Jersey November 5 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor's Kean acceptance and thank you speech, after winning the 1985 gubernatorial election. The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1985 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 5, 1985. Incumbent Republican Governor Thomas Kean sought reelection for a second term following his 1797-vote win in the 1981 election. Kean's 40-point landslide victory against the Democratic candidate, Essex County Executive Peter Shapiro, is the largest plurality in terms of percentage and raw votes in all modern New Jersey gubernatorial elections. Kean won 564 out of 567 municipalities (losing only Audubon Park, Chesilhurst, and Roosevelt) and his coattails led the Republicans to take over the General Assembly with a 50-seat majority. Kean also won a 62% majority among African-American voters.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey_gubernatorial_election, _1985].
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Citizens for Kean Rally for Governor Tom Kean Casino in the Park Lincoln Park Jersey City New Jersey Friday November 1 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced by Mr. Robert Jackson, Governor Kean tells his audience that the Kean Administration would fight all New Jerseyans, regardless of the color of their skin, the language they speak or the place where they live. He states further that the Kean Administration would not practice the politics of exclusion or polarization, but rather the politics of inclusion and cooperation. This was his voting advice: "Vote for the person, not the party label; vote for the performance, not the promises; vote for the future, not the past."
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Easter SealsTelethon Trenton New Jersey written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean urges New Jerseyans to pledge contributions to aid the work of the National Easter Seal Soceity.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean State of the State Message Assembly Chambers Trenton New Jersey January 11 1983 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean discusses the changing role of state government in New Jersey and mentions the Governor's Management Improvement Plan.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean New Jersey State Police Academy written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Tom Kean All Stars Giants Stadium E Rutherford New Jersey Tuesday September 24 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean tells his audience that Yogi Berra was then the honorary chairman of the "Tom Kean All Stars" team and that Bobby Mercer was also on 'his team.' He also mentions Rocky Graziano, Ron Johnson, Gil Chapman, Johnny Sample, George Martin and Zeke Mowatt by name. Governor Kean remarks that 'for a baseball player, the big game is the World Series, for a football player, it's the Superbowl, for a politician, it's the election.'
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Press Conference State House Trenton New Jersey Monday October 21 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean states that he and four former governors oppose the proposed change to the New Jersey constitution that would give the legislature the power to veto any rules and regulations that it didn't like. He mentions Bob Meyner, Dick Hughes, Bill Cahill and Brendan Byrne by name. He goes on to tell his audience that others that are opposed to this constitutional change are Assemblyman Dick Zimmer, Attorney General John Degnan, Common Cause, the new Jersey Council of Churches and the New Jersey Environmental Voters Alliance.
Download or read book Statement of Governor Thomas H Kean April 12 1982 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Washington D C February 3 1983 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean discusses his Management Improvement Commission and Loaned Executives Program in the midst of the recession.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Second Meeting of the National Governors Association Task Force on Teaching written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced by Rick Mills, Governor Kean asks about the "emerging national agenda on teaching," if it is the right agenda and what can the nation's governors do to support it? Kean introduces the panelists: Bernadette, Anand, Margaret Lathlene, Marc Tucker, David Imig, Jonathan Lewis, Scott Campbell and Leo Kiagholz. He insists that part of the national teaching agenda is that we must become better educated as a nation and that the teaching profession must assert responsibility for higher standards. Governor Kean mentions Checker Finn's "What works."
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Dutch Treat Club Luncheon Union Club New York New York written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean discusses the neighborliness of New Jersey and New York as adjacent states.
Download or read book The Governors of New Jersey written by Michael J. Birkner and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rogues, aristocrats, and a future U.S. president. These and other governors are portrayed in this revised and updated edition of the classic reference work on the chief executives of New Jersey. Editors Michael J. Birkner, Donald Linky, and Peter Mickulas present new essays on the governors of the last three decades—Brendan T. Byrne, Thomas Kean, James Florio, Christine Todd Whitman, Donald DiFrancesco, James McGreevey, Richard Codey, and Jon Corzine. The essays included in the original edition are amended, edited, and corrected as necessary in light of new and relevant scholarship. The authors of each governor’s life story represent a roster of such notable scholars as Larry Gerlach, Stanley Katz, Arthur Link, and Clement Price, as well as many other experts on New Jersey history and politics. As a result, this revised edition is a thorough and current reference work on the New Jersey governorship—one of the strongest in the nation. Also of Interest: New Jersey Politics and Government The Suburbs Come of Age Fourth Edition Barbara G. Salmore with Stephen A. Salmore 978-0-8135-6139-4 paper $34.95 A volume in the Rivergate Regionals Collection Me, Governor? My Life in the Rough-and-Tumble World of New Jersey Politics Richard J. Codey 978-0-8135-5045-9 cloth $24.95 The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes The Politics of Civility John B. Wefing 978-0-8135-4641-4 cloth $32.50 Governor Tom Kean From the New Jersey Statehouse to the 911 Commission Alvin S. Felzenberg 978-0-8135-3799-3 cloth $29.95
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean State of the State Message Assembly Chambers Trenton New Jersey Tuesday January 14 1986 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean addresses his remarks to the New Jersey Legislature. He welcomes Speaker Hardwick, Senate President Russo, Governor Cahill, Governor Hughes and thanks Assemblyman Karcher and Senator Orechio. He tells his listeners that he is proud to report that New Jersey is strong and healthy and that the state of the state is good. He states that New Jersey's standard of living is higher than 47 other states and that New Jersey was then fifth in the nation for tourism and fourth in foreign investment. He further notes that New Jersey put in place the first law to prevent the accidental release of toxic chemicals into the air and raised our starting teachers salaries to the highest in the country.
Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H Kean Kick Off for Hands Across America Essex County College Newark New Jersey Thursday April 17 1986 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean introduces then fourteen year old Shawn Davis from Irvington, NJ to speak about the Hands Across America Project. Shawn told the audience that "all I want to do is help someone who has less than me; that's what I feel life is about." Governor Kean was one of the National Governors' Co-Chairs for the Project.
