ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book is the brainchild of a superior editor and publisher who has been my treasured friend for many years, David Rosenthal.

I could not have completed this book in the timeline set by the publisher without the splendid assistance of Linda Kulman. She made certain that both research and composition were excellent.

GEORGE McGOVERN

It was an honor and pleasure to collaborate with George McGovern.

The country is better for John Podesta’s founding of the Center for American Progress, and so is this book. Winnie Stachelberg generously opened up CAP to us for research on numerous fronts. I’d like to thank fellows Matthew Duss, for his help on the Middle East; Lawrence Korb, for sharing his knowledge on defense spending; Ruy Teixeira, on American politics; and Daniel Weiss, for his expertise on energy policy. Robert Greenstein and Richard Kogan at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provided invaluable assistance on government spending, and Marshall Matz shared his extensive knowledge of Senator McGovern’s career-long work on hunger. Tom Daschle and Jeff Smith also provided wise insights.

I would like to thank Jodi Enda for her contribution and partnership. Michaela Balderston was an intelligent and energetic research assistant.

My mother, Margie Kulman, and my sisters, Betsy Kulman and Cindy Brown, gave me unbounded support. David Fauvre, Rafael Heller, Joni Walser, Nancy Zucker-brod, and my Eastham cheering squad showed the generosity of spirit that makes them so dear to me. Katy Kelly transcended the ordinary claims of friendship, as she has done with each of my projects. Finally, I was lucky enough to come home to Ralph, Sam, and Julia each night. You are my North Star.

LINDA KULMAN