Richard M. Rosenbaum

Richard M. Rosenbaum's timely new book now available!

“No Room for Democracy: “The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense.” has been published! The book is from Rochester Institute of Technology press, and is already generating praise from some of America's biggest politicians and business leaders.

“No Room for Democracy” is a plum pudding of fascinating stories, ranging from presidents and statesmen to Damon Runyonesque big-city politics, financiers and high-fliers, spiced here and there with high jinks and chicanery...it will leave you with enhanced respect for the men and women who keep the American political system working, for all its faults still the finest in the world." --From the foreword by Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

Richard M. Rosenbaum, one-time Chairman of the New York State Republican Party, has lots of inside political stories to tell, and he tells them well. --Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York City, 1978 - 1989

The author has always had energy to burn. It comes through loud and clear in this very enjoyable book. --Donald J. Trump

This is a true political insider's book by a political insider and well worth reading. --Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey.

Dick Rosenbaum has produced a winner, a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read. --Tom Curley, President and CEO, The Associated Press

The review on Amazon.com reads:

Dick Rosenbaum, born to a Jewish immigrant family in 1930s upstate New York, first met with discrimination as a young boy. Intensifying his personal struggle was the onset of alopecia hair loss at age 8. Through his new autobiography we learn that Dick Rosenbaum not only beat the odds but actually turned his hair condition into a major asset which he used to enhance his career throughout his remarkable life.

Rosenbaum traces his career as a Cornell Law student, a practicing attorney in Rochester, New York, and then head of his county s Republican Committee, which segued into a nomination as the youngest New York Supreme Court Judge in history. Quickly advancing to the pinnacle of state politics in the 1970s, Rosenbaum was appointed chairman of the New York Republican Party by millionaire Governor Nelson Rockefeller. This valuable connection would give Rosenbaum entrance into national politics when Rockefeller assumed the vice presidency under Gerald Ford. Rosenbaum's achievements are punctuated by his frank reflections on lessons learned from failed runs for the New York governorship, his return to practicing law in the private sector, and the challenges of balancing family life with public service.

Dick Rosenbaum narrates each moment with his characteristic booming enthusiasm and candid anecdotes, while sharing thoughtful insights derived from witnessing the shakeups of some 45 years of American political life. Rosenbaum's journey is a unique portrait of self-made success.

You can order “No Room for Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense” for $27.95 in hardcover or $17.95 for the paperback thru Amazon.com .

The book may also be ordered directly from Cary Press. Just click on "Ordering" on the left side of the page.

June 4, 2009 -- Richard M. Rosenbaum featured on 13 WHAM TV in Rochester

An interview with Richard M. Rosenbaum discussing his book "No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense", an upstate New York visit from Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, his experience with the hair loss condition Alopecia, and local politics aired on CW-16's "13 WHAM News This Morning Program. You can watch part 1 of the interview by clicking here.
Part 2 of the interview.

November 17, 2008 -- From the Buffalo News, "the re-emergence of Rochester's Dick Rosenbaum, the onetime state Republican chairman under Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and a major figure in state and national politics, could not be more timely."

Columnist Robert McCarthy interviewed Richard M. Rosenbaum in Buffalo as he was signing his new book "No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense", and found that many Republicans are seeking his advice and counsel as the Republicans look to rebound from Election Day. Read the entire column here.

September 27, 2008 -- Richard M. Rosenbaum speaks at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Richard M. Rosenbaum returned to his alma mater to speak as part of the President's Forum lecture series as he promoted his book "No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense". Read coverage of the talk from the Finger Lakes Times here, or listen to a podcast of the event from WEOS radio in Geneva here.

September 12, 2008 -- Richard M. Rosenbaum featured in 2 articles in New York Law Journal

Calling Richard M. Rosenbaum the "dean of New York's politically active bar", the New York Law Journal talked with Dick about striking a balance between personal convictions and professional conduct in an article you can read here. In another article in the same issue, Dick talks about his distinguished career and his book "No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense". Read the conversation here.

August 31, 2008 -- Richard M. Rosenbaum attends his 10th Republican National Convention

The former Chairman of the New York State Republican Committee will be in Minnesota for the convention. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle asked Dick for his thoughts on John McCain as he promoted his book "No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense" at the convention in Minnesota. "I think that John McCain needs to emphasize at the convention his maturity," Rosenbaum said. "It could be to his benefit, especially in today's senior citizen society." Read the full article here.

August 25, 2008 -- With convention season underway, The American Spectator interviews Richard M. Rosenbaum on the state of today's conventions

"Conventions are relevant, but they're not very relevant," Rosenbaum, author of No Room For Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense told TAS in a phone interview. Like a lot of folks who were active in politics in those days, Rosenbaum can hardly keep the stories to himself. They remind him of what used to be. And of what he's missing now. Read the full article here.