Paul Wellstone had a great ability to win by connecting his politics to people in a profound way. Paul can't be replaced, but his formula for success can be passed on to others, and this book does just that. Written by the people who guided his successful campaigns, it is a blueprint for those who are committed to making a difference, taking a stand, and winning.

Paul Wellstone was a great American because he was honest and led with his heart. But he was a successful leader because he knew how to organize, and he showed ordinary citizens that they had the power within themselves to change our country.

Don't mourn, organize. This book tells you how—and the right way—in that joyous, battling spirit that so distinguished Wellstone's politics.

Politics the Wellstone Way will influence a generation of Democrats. For that the country will be grateful.

This book is the next best thing to going to a Camp Wellstone if, like me, you are too lazy, or too important.

As an expert organizer, Paul empowered ordinary people to do things they never thought possible, and in turn they work with others to do the same, the Wellstone way. This book is a great tool for progressive-minded people to learn how to take action in their communities and win.

This is a great book for progressives who want to win without compromising their principles. The pages are filled with smart advice and useful tools from Wellstone's most trusted advisers. Highly recommended for those who are progressive and want to win!

Agitation is essential for progressive reform. But agitation without organization equals frustration. In this book, Wellstone Action show you how to combine the two for success.

The passion that Senator Wellstone brought to public service is an inspiration to all of us who carry on the cause of progressive politics. Working together, we can bring real change to our country when we reach out to the grassroots by standing up and standing tall for the progressive values we share.

I think everyone who ever knew Paul Wellstone had the same reaction to his death, because we know what he would have told us: Don't mourn, organize. This book tells you how to, and the right way—in that joyous, battling spirit that so distinguished Wellstone's politics. I'd just like to add to be sure and have lots of fun doing this work. Fun and laughter will whiten your teeth, clean your breath, and keep you sane. And we'll never save the world without them.

For too long, progressive activists have thrown themselves into electoral politics every four years and then going back to whatever they were doing before. Paul Wellstone knew that it is crucial to build a political movement that will endure after particular electoral contests, and that lesson is contained in the pages of this book. Politics the Wellstone Way prepares progressives for the political battles that will determine the future of our country.

This book distills the lessons of Paul Wellstone's remarkable career. Electoral politics is one path in the massive efforts that will be needed to restore democracy in America, and here is the blueprint for how to do it!

Paul Wellstone made me believe again that politics and power are good things when you return them back to their roots—the people for whom they are supposed to serve. This book shows you how to do it.

Senator Paul Wellstone's brilliant legacy as a master grassroots organizer lives on through Wellstone Action! Whether your campaign involves a local initiative or a bid for national office, Politics the Wellstone Way: How to Elect Progressive Candidates and Win on Issues provides a blueprint for victory. It's a must-read for progressive activists.

Having worked closely with Wellstone Action to train and mobilize progressives, I know firsthand the value of their work. This book shows how to put together an effective grassroots campaign using the power of volunteers, and it points the way for progressives who want to get to work and win.

Working people who want to take our country back should read this book first.

Paul Wellstone understood that mobilization can match money and that principle overcomes positioning. The ‘Wellstone Way’ is detailed in this terrific book and presents a road map for the next generation of Paul Wellstones—movement progressives who can transform America.

It's the next-best thing to actually being at Camp Wellstone . . . a must-read for anyone who is committed to positive political and social change for America's working families. . . . A practical guide for changing our country and transforming the powerless into the powerful.

Politics the Wellstone Way is the politics of hope made practical. It is the politics of organizing for people and by people. It is about how vision and action can help us not only to dream of a better world but to actually build a winning plan to see those dreams come true. In reading and following Politics the Wellstone Way, we help Paul's spirit to keep on.

The book is a masterpiece, explaining in great detail how ‘regular’ (not necessarily political) people can organize a campaign on behalf of an issue or a candidate. For political junkies of all stripes, it’s the ultimate inside baseball playbook on how to run a campaign. Put another way, if you like politics and want to understand the basic mechanics of campaigns, buy and read this book.

Politics the Wellstone Way is as practical as the instructions that come with your IKEA bookshelf. There are graphs and models, sample press releases and strategies for recruiting volunteers; it is the embodiment of Wellstone’s ambition.