| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xiii, 448 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Summary |
From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election. In this volume, the authors use their unrivaled access to pull back the curtain on the Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Palin campaigns. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Her time -- The alternative -- The ground beneath her feat -- Getting to yes -- The inevitables -- Barack in a box -- "They looooove me!" -- The turning point -- The fun part -- Two for the price of one -- Fear and loathing in the lizard's thicket -- Pulling away and falling apart -- Obama agonistes -- The bitter end game -- The Maverick and his meltdown -- Running unopposed -- Slipping nooses, slaying demons -- Paris and Berlin -- The Mile-High Club -- Sarahcuda -- September Surprise -- Seconds in command -- The finish line -- Together at last. |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2008.
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Electioneering -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Elections -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Obama, Barack.
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Clinton, Hillary Rodham.
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McCain, John, 1936-2018.
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Palin, Sarah, 1964-
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
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| Added Author |
Halperin, Mark.
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| ISBN |
9780061733635 (hardcover) |
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0061733636 (hardcover) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000045081139 |
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UKTLS 0061733636 |
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