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Ill hop of here and let everybody get started. Thank you so. All right. Well, good evening or hello, whatever time of day youre watching this. Ive got a brief power point im going to use to get into this book. Its based on academic study presented in a nonacademic manner. That was my job as a collaborator. I have been studying this science for a little over a decade and written an earlier book on it, as ill mention. So my job was to keep my co lab to keep it for a lay audience. Before i get into the book i discovered a very interesting study done by the democratic fund, their voter study group, that is actually an examination of attitudes in america of authoritarianism, and i will define authoritarianism for us. We could spend i could do a whole book on that subject alone. But i think most people have a pretty good idea what it is. Larry diamond at stanford shared this information with me and its fascinating. Americans are overwhelmingly love their quote democracy, but that overwhelmin ....
And now on cspan twos book tv, or television for serious readers. Host hi everyone my name is on them i will be acting as your host. On behalf of this publishing group, to thank you all for coming. I also want to thank the team. And for joining us like tonight. And the enormous privilege to introduce our guests. It 43rd governor of the state of florida. First republic in the States History to be reelected. Dynamic economies in the face of history. Training one point 3m new jobs including the jobs. Currently the governor investment partners. [inaudible]. Headquartered in florida. Tonights guest of honor, author, fmr. Sen connie mack. A successful banking career where he served three terms before running for one of floridas seats. Insert to terms before running for reelection. Upon returning to the private sector, at the in florida. [inaudible]. Rated i will handed over to begin the conversation. And go ahead and present your questi ....