An American Politician


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In 1880’s Boston, Mass. the good life is lead according to all the Victorian era societal rules of the New World. Political ambitions and the business of making money go hand in hand. A Senate seat suddenly opens up due to the current junior senator’s unexpected death, and the political machinations to fill the seat begin. Senatorial candidate John Harrington is a young idealist who thinks that fighting for truth and justice, regardless of political affiliation, is the way. But he is told he can’t possibly win because he isn’t partisan enough. His opponents in the iron mine, railroad and shipping business sabotage his first bid for office, because he wants to do away with protectionism in trade to open up global competition. He eventually succeeds in winning a Senate seat. He gives a rousing speech to Congress as they gather to elect a President in a race which has ended in a three way tie. His message is that blindly following a party’s positions and principles is not being free and independent, and will not always lead to the best person being elected, or to the best decisions being made for the country as a whole. (Summary written by Maire Rhode) (9 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 25:26 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 2 29:11 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 3 26:37 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 4 25:18 Read by Ralph Snelson
Chapter 5 24:40 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 6 23:09 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 7 15:21 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 8 26:46 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 9 31:44 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 10 22:01 Read by Quentin Manuel
Chapter 11 24:47 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 12 21:00 Read by CalmDragon
Chapter 13 19:32 Read by Anna Simon
Chapter 14 19:31 Read by Anna Simon
Chapter 15 19:48 Read by CalmDragon
Chapter 16 20:46 Read by CalmDragon
Chapter 17 27:41 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 18 27:07 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 19 26:21 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 20 25:39 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 21 21:17 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 22 15:51 Read by Bob Sage
Chapter 23 49:11 Read by Bob Sage