The Audacity of Hope

About “The Audacity of Hope”

Senator Obama calls for a new kind of politics, one that speaks to those tired of partisan conflict and feeling disconnected from the political process. He discusses the forces that hinder effective governance, including fear of loss, the need for campaign funding, and the influence of the media. He also addresses economic insecurity, racial and religious tensions, and global threats like terrorism and pandemics. Obama considers the role of faith in a democratic society. He argues that returning to the founding principles of the Constitution is essential to fixing the political system and reconnecting government with the needs of everyday Americans.