Before Bush vs. Gore: Bill Bradley’s Presidential Bid and the Book That Followed

Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator and Basketball Hall of Famer, discusses his book "The Journey From Here," written after his 2000 presidential campaign. Bradley outlines his motivations for writing the book: to provide voters with context, thank supporters, and propose an agenda for the next president, addressing issues like healthcare, child poverty, education, and racial division. He reflects on the challenges of campaigning, particularly against entrenched power and unpredictable events, and emphasizes the importance of idealism in politics. Bradley stresses the moral imperative to address issues like the uninsured and child poverty, framing them as matters of common sense. He highlights demographic shifts and the increasing reliance on the talents of non-white Americans for economic prosperity.