The Book

A memoir by Dennis A. Ross.

A memoir

Reaching Across the Aisle

Reflections on My Experiences in Politics

Dennis A. Ross

A life in Florida politics, told by the man who lived it.

Published in 2024, the memoir follows Dennis from the first campaign he ever ran, his future wife’s race for class president at Lakeland Senior High, through the Polk County Republican Party, the Florida House and four terms in Congress.

  • Lakeland

    Growing up the youngest of five in Polk County.

  • The party

    The years as a Young Republican and county chairman that came before any office.

  • Congress

    The whip team, the big votes and the work of holding a conference together.

  • The President

    Flying on Air Force One with President Trump.

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