In his book titled Barack Obama, Post-Racialism, and the New Politics of Triangulation, Terry Smith examines how Obama used a strategy of triangulation, which is defined as "the 'third way' between liberalism and conservatism," to appeal to a diverse electorate and avoid being labeled as a radical or a racial candidate. Smith argues that this strategy has drawbacks for the African American community and the progressive movement, as it dilutes the potential for transformative change and social justice.