Overview
Americans live in an era of increasing political turmoil where tensions are heightened and conflict is the new normal. Having grown up in this environment, millennials know nothing different. Their experiences have driven them toward disillusionment and frustration with the political norm. In sum, they have caught a case of the Bellwether Blues. The resulting skepticism has brought out the worst in those who engage in political dialogue, only adding fuel to the fire. In an era where the political world is ablaze with hatred, Bellwether Blues offers a highly effective antidote. Rather than allowing the ends to justify the means, Jonathan Jakubowski encourages conservatives to rethink their approach to reaching the millennial generation. Fight or flight might be the natural response to conflict, but there is a third option for conservatives if they choose: Make friends. This counterintuitive approach is gleaned through the stories of seven millennials in Wood County, Ohio who changed their voting preferences from liberal to conservative.
Full Product Details
Author: Jonathan Jakubowski
Publisher: Ballast Books
Imprint: Ballast Books
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 21.40cm
Weight: 0.091kg
ISBN: 9781733428026
ISBN 10: 173342802
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 05 May 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Bellwether Blues is a powerful commentary that provides firsthand insight into the future for how Conservatives can succeed in winning hearts and minds of the next generation."" -- Keith Faber, Auditor, State of Ohio ""In one of the fiercest battlegrounds in the country, this work goes beneath the surface of the 'Trump phenomenon' to examine why Millennial's are not just changing their vote but also their ideology."" -- Robert Sprague, Treasurer of State of Ohio ""Jonathan Jakubowski's book takes a good, hard look at the fight for the heart and mind that's facing this millennial generation."" -- Frank LaRose, Secretary of State, Ohio ""Jonathan's unique perspective on swing state politics gives a deeper understanding of what makes Ohio a bellwether state and what it takes to win it in the 21st Century."" -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ""Jonathan's writing gives a glimpse into the ways millennials understand their communities and the world while also giving a compelling argument for what might make those beliefs evolve and mature."" -- Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted"
Author Information
Jonathan Jakubowski is a Christian, husband, father, author, business leader and millennial. He played football at Bowling Green State University and received his Master's Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University. Jonathan leads an innovative and award-winning startup called SmartSolve. He lives in Ohio with his wife and four kids where he serves as Executive Committee Chairman of the Wood County Republican Party and sits on the Wood County Board of elections.
