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Title: Completing the Revolution: A Vision for Victory in 2000 by Robert D. Novak ISBN: 0-7432-4271-8 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: April, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Unapologetic Sharp Vision for Conservative Success
Comment: Robert Novak carries his feisty Conservative commentary on Crossfire to his latest book. He makes a powerful case against the Clintonization of the Republicans who surely need to stick with their core principles if they want to win in Election 2000. This book combines Novak's dual-roles as a powerful reporter and a Conservative commentator, spicing his recipe for success with interesting behind-the-scenes bits. His perspective is well-rooted and the reader can tell Mr. Novak has been around for a long time.

While Mr. Novak produces a detailed 10-step plan for capturing the White House and keeping the Congress in the 2000 elections, the main theme is, as indicated above, Republicans must stand firm on their principles. This book is the cure for "conventional wisdom" which suggests that GOP must become moderate and move to the middle to win. The truth is that the greatest GOP victories came when the Party delivered a staunchly conservative message in 1980 and 1994.

This book is a great read and I'd highly recommend it - even for the liberal readers, who may want to take a peek at the enemy's battle plan.

Rating: 3
Summary: Trojan Horse
Comment: ...My uneasiness with this book started in the Preface. After 42 years as a registered Republican, Mr. Novak registered as a Democrat. Why would a Democrat write a book telling Republicans how to win? His answer: he is a concerned citizen.

He describes Republicans as passive, playing not to lose, failing to keep promises, nonconfrontational, intimidated, and frightened, with a leadership that is politically moribund. He suggests that Republicans choose a leadership style from one of two politicians of a century ago . . . Teddy Roosevelt or Tom Reed, affectionately known as "Czar Reed" when he exercised dictatorial rule as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 1890s. Which does Mr. Novak prefer? Yes, that's right, but read the book to confirm your guess.

He lists ten things Republicans can do to win. One item he claims is popular with voters is term limits . . . three two-year terms maximum for House members. He suggests that Republicans adopt limits even if Democrats don't. So, the House could have Republicans with an average of three years experience, and the Democrats an average of fifteen. Sounds fair.

He suggests "Reaching out to women and minorities without compromising the message." The American electorate divides 40% pro-choice, 40% pro-life, and 20% in the middle. George W. Bush, the presumed Republican presidential candidate, is pro-life. To reach out, considering the divided electorate, one might expect that a vice-presidential running mate would be pro-choice. No way, says Novak. Evidently, "reaching out and not compromising the message" means - let's cooperate; do it my way.

My advice to Republicans? Look this gift horse in the mouth, then send it back to its owner.

Rating: 3
Summary: neocon dribble
Comment: Novak should be (by Federal law) in jail for exposing a CIA operative. After Kerry wins the election, that's where Novak will be. What goes around comes around....sometime.