A long time coming : the inspiring, combative 2008 campaign and the historic election of Barack Obama
Thomas, Evan, 1951-
A long time coming : the inspiring, combative 2008 campaign and the historic election of Barack Obama / Evan Thomas ; with exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting by the staff of Newsweek - 1st ed - New York : PublicAffairs , c2009. - xv, 220 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Since 1984,Newsweekhas been renowned for its vivid, in-depth special election coverage of the ordeal of running for the presidency. A year before the election,Newsweekassigns reporters to get inside the campaigns of the Republican and Democratic candidates.Newsweekpromises not to publish any information until after the votes are cast, and in exchange, the reporters receive remarkable access. They travel with the candidates, are there at crucial turning points and confidential meetings, and uncover stories not covered in day-to-day reporting.In this book, a compelling narrative by Evan Thomas,Newsweekshares the inside stories from one of the most exciting elections in recent history, illuminating the personalities and events that influenced the outcome, and taking stock of the key players and key issues for the new administration. This will be an absorbing read for anyone interested in American politics.
9781586486075
2008051492
Obama, Barack
Presidents---United States---Election, 2008
Political campaigns---United States
JK526 2008 / .T56 2009
324.973 THO
A long time coming : the inspiring, combative 2008 campaign and the historic election of Barack Obama / Evan Thomas ; with exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting by the staff of Newsweek - 1st ed - New York : PublicAffairs , c2009. - xv, 220 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Since 1984,Newsweekhas been renowned for its vivid, in-depth special election coverage of the ordeal of running for the presidency. A year before the election,Newsweekassigns reporters to get inside the campaigns of the Republican and Democratic candidates.Newsweekpromises not to publish any information until after the votes are cast, and in exchange, the reporters receive remarkable access. They travel with the candidates, are there at crucial turning points and confidential meetings, and uncover stories not covered in day-to-day reporting.In this book, a compelling narrative by Evan Thomas,Newsweekshares the inside stories from one of the most exciting elections in recent history, illuminating the personalities and events that influenced the outcome, and taking stock of the key players and key issues for the new administration. This will be an absorbing read for anyone interested in American politics.
9781586486075
2008051492
Obama, Barack
Presidents---United States---Election, 2008
Political campaigns---United States
JK526 2008 / .T56 2009
324.973 THO
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