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Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72
Hunter S. Thompson
Grand Central Publishing, 2006
I'm Fearful After Reading This...
This book's setting is eerily similar to the current state of affairs going on in with the 2008 Presidential Election, with the Democrats picking themselves apart while the Republicans sit back and enjoy the show. Richard Nixon is shown as the abomination that he was ...
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The Leaders We Deserved (and a Few We Didn't): Rethinking the Presidential Rating Game
Alvin S. Felzenberg
Basic Books, 2008
Proudly conservative take on ratings game
I noticed that most of the negative reviews of this book seem to come from liberals. Well you have a right to your opinion -- and by God! I have a right to mine.
The presidential ratings game the Schlesingers started is so slanted toward the left as to be virtually ...
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Barack Obama
Three Rivers Press, 2004
Inspired...Hopeful...Daring to dream...Desperate for change
America is desperate for change. I fear how far the country will continue to spiral downward without it. Collectively, let us bless this man (and his family) with our thoughts, prayers and good intentions.
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The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality
Jerome R Corsi
Threshold Pr, 2008
Well Researched
This book is a well written and well researched. Anyone who would like to learn more about Barack Obama should read it.
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The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don't Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn't
Cliff Schecter
PoliPoint Press, 2008
Thank you Mr. Cliff Schecter - Thank you !!!!
With your book, I have something well researched and documented that I can send to friends and family who argue for McCain ! I can't thank you enough, and I hope everything I spend on copies of your book goes to help the healing of America by causing the learned public ...
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The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight over Presidential Power
Jonathan Mahler
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
American Justice
Mr. Mahler has researched a griping courtroom drama in the tradition of "A Few Good Men" where the murder charges have been replaced by a constitutional crisis. Does terrorists have any rights under the Constitution or can they be have forever without a trial? The book ...
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The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Dr. Paul Cured my Apathy!
Since I don't consider myself nearly as intelligent or eloquent as many of you, I won't bother posting a huge review. What I will say is that this book impacted my life in a huge way. I had my first epiphany when it came to politics. I was one of those types who ...
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The Shooters (Presidential Agent Novel)
W.E.B. Griffin
Putnam Adult, 2008
Sad, finished reading The Shooters, waiting for more?
As always Griffin keeps adding to the list of excitement. Book hard to put down.
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Mike's Election Guide 2008
Michael Moore
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Funny and insightful
This book is both insightful and funny. Since I've been reading it, I find myself laughing out loud in public places. This is the kind of book you won't want to keep to yourself. It's also a great book to read select parts to your husband, wife, partner, friend or ...
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The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate
David Freddoso
Regnery Publishing, 2008
Finally! The truth...
This book is a terrific read and takes on the courage to expose the truths about BO and how frightening his lack of experience and outright unethical style will destroy this country. If you're someone who wants to have a true view into who BO is without being forced to ...
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The Hunters: A Presidential Agent Novel (Presidential Agent)
W.E.B. Griffin
Jove, 2007
Great dialogue, great details
The third book in the Presidential Agent series continues right where The Hostage left off with our hero Charley Castillo trying to unravel a mystery that could have far-reaching consquences. Griffin's level of detail and sheer knowledge of how the various levels of ...
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A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win
Shelby Steele
Free Press, 2007
Anyone who Agrees with this Book will ask: What can the Country Do for Me?
I read "A bound Man" in about two hours. Partly because it is a provocative, small, and well- paced book. It was my first experience reading a work by Professor Steele. I had heard about his highly acclaimed "The Content of our Character: A New Vision of Race in ...
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Presidential Elections: And Other Cool Facts
Syl Sobel
Barron's Educational Series, 2001
Terrific!
Syl Sobel has taken a complicated subject and made it understandable and interesting for the elementary school student. This book is easy to read, with short chapters and filled with a ton of information. It also includes a lot of fun facts that everyone will enjoy ...
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A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign
Edward J. Larson
Free Press, 2008
Vivid re-creation of 1800 election
Edward J. Larson's magnificent look at America's first disputed election manages to remain very suspenseful (what will Pennsylvania finally do?) even though we all know how it turned out.
In brief, in the days before the 12th Amendment (and this election was ...
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If I Ran For President
Catherine Stier
Albert Whitman & Company, 2008
A great primer for children about our country's election process
Yes, we have been checking out a lot of books about elections and voting since we are right in the middle of a presidential election year, and I have alot of opinions about the quality of books that are out there for children. I really liked "Grace for President" (I ...
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