The Pragmatic Progressive An Independent Vision for America's Future
What happens when a lifelong Democrat-and seasoned trial attorney, Air Force officer, and father of five-walks away from his own party?
The Pragmatic Progressive is a sharp, unflinching critique of modern American politics-and a blueprint for what comes next. Drawing on decades of experience in the courtroom, in public service, and in the real economy, Dave Madgett argues that the Democratic Party has lost its way-not because its values are wrong, but because its strategy is broken.
This is not a partisan takedown. It's something far more dangerous: a call for reform from the inside.
Inside, you'll discover:
- Why obstruction has replaced ideas-and how to fix it
- What Trump got right (and why ignoring it cost Democrats dearly)
- A pragmatic approach to immigration, policing, and economic reform
- A bold plan to confront AI-driven job loss before it's too late
- How to rebuild the middle class without ideological purity tests
- Why the loudest 20% of voices are costing Democrats 80% of voters
From Minneapolis to Washington, from the border crisis to the courtroom, Madgett exposes the real failures driving political division-and offers a clear, actionable path forward.
This book is for readers who are:
- Frustrated with both political parties
- Tired of slogans without solutions
- Looking for serious, practical ideas-not ideology
The Pragmatic Progressive doesn't ask you to choose between left and right. It asks a better question:
What actually works?
If you believe politics should solve problems-not just score points-this book is your roadmap.
It's time to move past the noise.
It's time to build something that works.