The last hurrah of an aging Irish politician pursuing his final
campaign.
After serving his Brooklyn district
for years, Congressman Sullivan discovers that his once comfortable Irish
American majority has given way to a diverse district of blacks and Hispanics.
Challenged by a more liberal opponent, he tries everything possible to maintain
his seat only to painfully learn that he and his views are outdated and
irrelevant to today's world. But he doesn't bow out of the race gracefully, and
the fierce ensuing campaign brings new insights to the meaning of democracy and
the terrors of a swiftly changing world. If, as it is said, all politics are
local, this compelling story transcends politics and puts a human face on how
the American democratic system really operates. Unforgettable characters and a
powerful plot offer a remarkable and tense story of how tragic endings affect
new beginnings.
