Part I. Thinking About Politicians
Chapter 1. A Story About Place: Joe Moakley's Funeral
Chapter 2. One Question, Two Perspectives
A Question: What Are They Like?
Two Perspectives: Washington and Constituency
Chapter 3. An Idea: Authenticity
Authenticity and Trust: A Story
In Search of Authenticity: Campaigns and Connections
Chapter 4. Washington Perspectives: Practice and Possibility
Journalists and Constituencies
Leaving Washington: Disincentives
Leaving Washington: Incentives
Washington Myopia: The Case of Trent Lott
Washington Interests: The Case of John Culver
Chapter 5. Research: Personal and Professional
A Professional Perspective
1. Mapping the Home Territory: House Members 1970-1976
2. Campaigning-Governing-Campaigning: Senators, 1978-1986
3. The Politics of Representation: Senators, 1978-1992
4. Representational Change: 1970-1992
5. African American Representation: 1970-2002
Part II. Tracking Politicians
Chapter 6. The Salesman and the Old Pro
Chapter 7. Ben Rosenthal 1970-1974: Straightforward Liberal
Getting Started in Queens
Chapter 8. Gary Ackerman 1996-1998: Gregarious Local Boy
Queens Revisited: Early Learning and Early Access
Connections: Policy Issues and Personal Appeal
Liberalism Plus: The Power of Personal Connections
Thinking About Representation
Chapter 9. David McIntosh and Lindsey Graham: Constituency Connections
The Intellectual as Leader: David McIntosh, 1995-1996
The Local Boy as Player: Lindsey Graham, 1995-1996
Chapter 10. Washington: The Leader and the Player
First Crisis: The Government Shutdown
Two Crises, Two Authenticities
Chapter 11. Constituency Views and Washington Views
Lindsey Graham and the Washington Media
