Grassroots (Paperback)

Timothy Patrick O'Reilly

ISBN 13: 9798893241761

Published by Franklin Pub., 2026

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Paperback. In this captivating memoir, Judge Timothy Patrick O'Reilly (Ret.) recounts his surprising grassroots election to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1995. A lifelong Democrat and political newcomer, O'Reilly defied the odds by winning the Republican nomination in the primary and going on to defeat the Democratic nominee in the general election, despite Democrats outnumbering Republicans 2.5 to 1 in the county.With wit and insight, O'Reilly shares how he and a dedicated team of family, friends and supporters mounted an innovative, targeted campaign that emphasized direct voter contact, eye-catching signs, humorous radio ads, and his compelling personal story as a widowed single father and attorney fighting for working people. Along the way, readers get a colorful inside look at Allegheny County politics in the 1990s.O'Reilly's unlikely victory demonstrates the enduring power of retail politics, hard work and personal appeal in our electoral process. His David vs Goliath story will inspire anyone who believes an underdog can still triumph in American democracy with the right message, strategy and grass-roots support. Seasoned with Irish humor and Pittsburgh heart, Grassroots is an irresistible political tale for our times. Can a political underdog defy the odds? Discover the inspiring 1995 memoir of Judge Timothy O'Reilly, a Democrat who won a historic grassroots judicial election in a 2.5-to-1 opposition district in Allegheny County, PA. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Grassroots (Paperback)
• Publisher: Franklin Pub.
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798893241761
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In this captivating memoir, Judge Timothy Patrick O'Reilly (Ret.) recounts his surprising grassroots election to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1995. A lifelong Democrat and political newcomer, O'Reilly defied the odds by winning the Republican nomination in the primary and going on to defeat the Democratic nominee in the general election, despite Democrats outnumbering Republicans 2.5 to 1 in the county.

With wit and insight, O'Reilly shares how he and a dedicated team of family, friends and supporters mounted an innovative, targeted campaign that emphasized direct voter contact, eye-catching signs, humorous radio ads, and his compelling personal story as a widowed single father and attorney fighting for working people. Along the way, readers get a colorful inside look at Allegheny County politics in the 1990s.

O'Reilly's unlikely victory demonstrates the enduring power of retail politics, hard work and personal appeal in our electoral process. His David vs Goliath story will inspire anyone who believes an underdog can still triumph in American democracy with the right message, strategy and grass-roots support. Seasoned with Irish humor and Pittsburgh heart, Grassroots is an irresistible political tale for our times.