Download or read book What It Takes written by Richard Ben Cramer and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 1712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Game Change there was What It Takes, a ride along the 1988 campaign trail and “possibly the best [book] ever written about an American election” (NPR). Written by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times–bestselling author Richard Ben Cramer, What It Takes is “a perfect-pitch rendering of the emotions, the intensity, the anguish, and the emptiness of what may have been the last normal two-party campaign in American history” (Time). An up-close, in-depth look at six candidates—George H. W. “Poppy” Bush, Bob Dole, Joe Biden, Michael Dukakis, Richard Gephardt, and Gary Hart—this account of the 1988 US presidential campaign explores a unique moment in history, with details on everything from Bush at the Astrodome to Hart’s Donna Rice scandal. Cramer also addresses the question we find ourselves pondering every four years: How do presumably ordinary people acquire that mixture of ambition, stamina, and pure shamelessness that allows them to throw their hat in the ring as a candidate for leadership of the free world? Exhaustively researched from thousands of hours of interviews, What It Takes creates powerful portraits of these Republican and Democratic contenders, and the consultants, donors, journalists, handlers, and hangers-on who surround them, as they meet, greet, and strategize their way through primary season chasing the nomination, resulting in “a hipped-up amalgam of Teddy White, Tom Wolfe, and Norman Mailer” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). With timeless insight that helps us understand the current state of the nation, this “ultimate insider’s book on presidential politics” explores what helps these people survive, what makes them prosper, what drives them, and ultimately, what drives our government—human beings, in all their flawed glory (San Francisco Chronicle).

Download or read book 101 Ways to Win an Election written by Mark Pack and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In politics there are no prizes For second place. Luckily, seasoned campaign professionals Mark Pack and Edward Maxfield have distilled successful electoral tactics from around the globe into 101 bite-sized lessons to help steer you on the course to power. Learn how to pass the three-seconds test, why you should actually embrace online trolls, and why you must never, ever, forget the law of the left nostril. Packed with advice and practical tips, this new, fully updated third edition of the classic political guide reveals the insider secrets and skills you need to make sure you're in pole position on election day.

Download or read book How to Win a Local Election written by Lawrence Grey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1999 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the most practical, most detailed handbook ever published on the techniques and approaches you need to run a successful campaign for any local office." "More of a "must-do" book than a how-to book, How to Win a Local Election guides readers through the campaign process detailing what they need to accomplish along the way in order to be victorious."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book Running for Office written by Ron Faucheux and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Providing practical insights and vote-winning tips, this book is an invaluable resource for candidates - newcomer, challenger and experienced incumbent alike - pursuing a political career at any level." "As campaigns have become more expensive, sophisticated, and competitive, today's candidates need a clear understanding of the challenges they will face - as well as the tools and techniques available to them." "Put together in one place for the first time, Running for Office covers the essentials of assembling a winning campaign, from big-picture items to the smallest details."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book Winning Political Campaigns written by William S. Bike and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his 15 years of reporting political campaigns, Bike witnessed mistakes that cost candidates not only their elections, but their credibility as well. He now explains how candidates can use creativity and hard work to avoid the mistakes. He offers specific, practical advice on such topics as advertising, alliances, campaign literature, comportment, debates, events, fieldwork, fundraising, the headquarters, legal issues, the media kit, organization, polling, research, and speeches. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book The Newcomer s Guide to Winning Local Elections written by Terry A. Amrhein and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT THIS BOOK CONTAINS This book contains practical information on how to win elections in cities, towns and villages. The book was developed for those who are running, or are considering running, for a local office. The book is loaded with useful practical suggestions for both the new comer and the experienced politician. The book includes: How to develop campaign strategies Information you must have for the campaign Ways to get nominated for office How to conduct Door to Door campaigning —why is Door to Door so important —how to effectively organize Door to Door campaign How to develop and use Road Signs The importance of Campaign Flyers —how to develop campaign flyers —ways to entice the voter to read the campaign literature Other effective and easy campaign strategies Methods for Campaign Financing for small town elections Management methods for the campaign and What to do during Election Day The book also contains a summary of the New York State Election Law pertaining to electing candidates to office. For over twenty five years, Terry Amrhein has been an engineer and project manager for the General Electric and Lockheed Martin Corporations. Becoming a campaign manager for his wife in a small town election was natural for Terry who has years of experience in organizing and developing all sorts of projects. After three campaigns, Terry helped his wife become the first "Newcomer" elected in their town in over twenty years. This book tells how he did it!

Download or read book The Politicos Guide to the 2015 General Election written by Iain Dale and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the 2015 general election looms on the horizon, the only thing anyone can seem to agree on is that it will be unpredictable, not least because, for the first time in our history, we are experiencing the brave new world of four-party politics. Here, in one volume, is everything you need to know about what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting general elections of the last twenty years. In this unique guide to the state of the parties, policies and polls, you'll find expert predictions and commentary from political pundits, as well as all the facts and figures you need to make an informed decision at the ballot box. This essential guide includes: Analysis of key marginal seats Information about demographics, voting intentions and past electoral behaviour Examples of historical precedent Lists of prospective candidates Profiles of the main party leaders Articles on the role of social media and the traditional media Breakdowns of regional and constituency data. A book that will appeal to enthusiastic politicos and inquisitive voters alike, this is the essential guide to the most eagerly awaited general election in recent history.

Download or read book Winning Local Elections written by Daniel O. Theno and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running for public office at the local and state level requires a commitment to grassroots campaigning and team building that is essential for success. Veteran campaign manager Dan Theno lays out an easy-to-follow guide for organizing and executing a successful campaign regardless of your level of political experience. "Winning Local Elections" provides the tools and guidance you need to: a) Create an effective campaign structure, b) Meet legal requirements, c) Run effective advertising, d) Raise funds, e) Market campaign ideas, and f) Engage voters. Dan Theno is a veteran campaign consultant who has advised and managed dozens of successful campaigns for local and state candidates throughout the Midwest. Theno was the second-youngest person ever elected to the Wisconsin State Senate at the age of 25, earning re-election three times by wide margins in a district that heavily favored the opposing political party. He also twice won election as mayor of his hometown.

Download or read book The Hill to Die on written by Jake Sherman and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 2019 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With control of both the House and Senate up for grabs in 2018 and the direction of the nation resting on the outcome, never has a more savage, unrelenting fight been waged in the raptor cage that is the U.S. congress. From the torrid struggle between the conservative Freedom Caucus and Speaker Paul Ryan for control of the house, to the sexual assault accusations against Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that threw the Senate into turmoil, to the pitched battles across America in primaries, the road to the midterm election has been paved with chaos and intrigue. And that's before one considers that it's all refracted through the kaleidoscopic lens of President Trump, who can turn any situation on its head with just a single tweet. With inside access that ushers readers deep into the inner workings and hidden secrets of party leadership, Politco Playbook writers Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman trace the strategy and the impulsiveness, the deal-making and the backstabbing, in a blow-by-blow account of the power struggle roiling the halls of Congress. The Hill to Die On will be an unforgettable story of power and politics, where the stakes are nothing less than the future of America under Trump.

Download or read book Times Guides to the House of Commons written by Iain Dale and published by Methuen Publishing. This book was released on 2004-05-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete election statistics for 1892, 1896 and 1900 After each general election The Times publishes its guide to the new House of Commons. The series started in 1880 and, with a few gaps, has continued to the present day. There is a thriving second-band market in these books but the pre-1945 Times Guides are virtually impossible to find. Politico's is publishing these guides in a five volume series, each containing facsimile copies of three issues. The guides contain full election results and biographical details of the winning and losing candidates in each constituency. Together they will provide a complete record of British electoral politics from Victorian times until the end of the Second World War. These books will be a vital resource to anybody interested in political or local history. This third volume, to be published in July 2004, contains details of the 1892, 1896 and 1900 elections. Further volumes will be published at six-monthly intervals.

Download or read book The Capitol Hill Playbook written by Nicholas Balthazar and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In presenting the ideal skills, abilities, and qualities of a successful politico, The Capitol Hill Playbook speaks to today’s generation of staffers like no other book before it. Weaving together Renaissance-era political philosophies and contemporary illustrations, Nicholas Balthazar enlists the help of Niccolò Machiavelli, author of the venerable political treatise The Prince, and Baldassare Castiglione, author of The Book of the Courtier—the authoritative account of Renaissance court life—to demonstrate two models of political life and their applicability today. Balthazar offers readers a path between these two methods, exploring the mechanics of working for elected officials but also discussing the philosophies behind contemporary political work. The Capitol Hill Playbook answers all the questions a newly hired staffer might want to ask: • Why do politicians run for office? • Why is devotion so important in politics? • Why must a staffer be a good communicator? • Why are friendships such an essential and elusive part of political life? • How do you win a political knife fight? • Why should a political staffer never wear a bow tie to the office? • And more! A provocative and informative read, The Capitol Hill Playbook will be indispensible to any political aspirant and, with an intriguing look back to the Renaissance, reveals how politics today has both changed and remained the same through the centuries.

Download or read book Win Your Campaign A Guide Book to Winning Local County and School Board Elections written by Dan White and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Federal Politics dominate the news cycle and create the hot button political issues of the day (Build the Wall! Medicare for All! Lock her Up! Tax the Rich!), the decisions that impact your life and my life day to day are not made in Washington. And they are not made by career politicians.Your local government has far more influence over your day to day life than Washington. Your local City Council (or Board) and local County Commission yield far more influence over the quality of life issues (traffic, schools, safe neighborhoods), that should matter to YOU.So, while who is and who isn't the next candidate for President, or next Supreme Court Nominee, or Senator may grip the national headlines, your life is actually being impacted by your local elected officials.Who are these people? Can you even name them? Should you be trusting them to make decisions about your life? Your family? Your community?Should you be one of them?You can win a local election. You can make a different in your community. When it comes to local elections, there is no such thing as "the establishment."

Download or read book The Bidens written by Ben Schreckinger and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply reported exploration of Joe Biden as told through his extended family. Coming off of the 2020 election, THE BIDENS tells the Biden Family story in full, from the secrets lurking in the deep recesses of Joe's family tree to his son Hunter's foreign deal-making spree—and the Trump gang's ham-handed efforts to exploit it. ​On November 3, Americans did not just elect Joe Biden: They got a package deal. The tight-knit Biden family—siblings, children, in-laws, and beyond—is coming right along with him. They are sure to play a defining role in his presidency, just as they have in every other one of his endeavors. Inside, you’ll find these and other stories and revelations about the Biden family, including: Joe’s childhood, the stunning 1972 Senate upset engineered by his sister Valerie, and the car accident that took the lives of his first wife and infant daughter soon after Joe’s early years in the Senate and his role in the creation of the cozy “Delaware Way” of conducting politics The Biden brothers’ business escapades, including the ’70s rock club rivalry that pitted Jim Biden against Jill’s first husband and ended in a banking scandal The Delaware lawman who oversaw an FBI investigation into Joe’s 2007 campaign fundraising and now has Hunter in his sights Hunter’s surprisingly close friendship with his Fox News antagonist, Tucker Carlson What Steve Bannon really hoped to accomplish by giving the contents of “the Laptop from Hell” to the New York Post New evidence that sheds light on the authenticity of Hunter’s alleged computer files Like the Kennedys before them, the Bidens are a tight-knit, idealistic Irish Catholic clan with good looks, dynastic ambitions, and serious personal problems. As THE BIDENS reveals, the best way to understand Joe Biden—his values, fears, and motives—is to understand his family: Their Irish (and not-so-Irish) roots, their place in the Delaware pecking order, their dodgy business deals, and their personal struggles and triumphs alike.

Download or read book Battle for the Soul written by Edward-Isaac Dovere and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning political journalist for The Atlantic tells the inside story of how the embattled Democratic Party, seeking a direction for its future during the Trump years, successfully regained the White House. The 2020 presidential campaign was a defining moment for America. As Donald Trump and his nativist populism cowed the Republican Party into submission, many Democrats—haunted by Hillary Clinton’s shocking loss in 2016 and the resulting four-year-long identity crisis—were convinced that he would be unbeatable. Their party and the country, it seemed, might never recover. How, then, did Democrats manage to win the presidency, especially after the longest primary race with the biggest field ever? How did they keep themselves united through an internal struggle between newly empowered progressives and establishment forces—playing out against a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a new racial reckoning? Edward-Isaac Dovere’s Battle for the Soul is the searing, fly-on-the-wall account of the Democrats’ journey through recalibration and rebirth. Dovere traces this process: from the early days in the wilderness of the post-Obama era to the jockeying of potential candidates; from the backroom battles and exhausting campaigns to the unlikely triumph of the man few expected to win; and on through the inauguration and the insurrection at the Capitol. Dovere draws on years of on-the-ground reporting and contemporaneous conversations with the key players—whether with Pete Buttigieg in his hotel suite in Des Moines an hour before he won the Iowa caucuses or with Joe Biden in his first-ever interview in the Oval Office—as well as with aides, advisors, and voters. Offering unparalleled access and an insider’s command of the campaign, Battle for the Soul takes a compelling look at the policies, politics, and people, as well as the often absurd process of running for president. This fresh and timely story brings you on the trail, into the private rooms, and along to eavesdrop on critical conversations. You will never see campaigns or this turning point in our history the same way again.

Download or read book In My Time written by Dick Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eagerly anticipated memoir, former Vice President Dick Cheney delivers an unyielding portrait of American politics over nearly forty years and shares personal reflections on his role as one of the most steadfast and influential statesmen in the history of our country. The public perception of Dick Cheney has long been something of a contradiction. He has been viewed as one of the most powerful vice presidents—secretive, even mysterious, and at the same time opinionated and unflinchingly outspoken. He has been both praised and attacked by his peers, the press, and the public. Through it all, courting only the ideals that define him, he has remained true to himself, his principles, his family, and his country. Now in an enlightening and provocative memoir, a stately page-turner with flashes of surprising humor and remarkable candor, Dick Cheney takes readers through his experiences as family man, policymaker, businessman, and politician during years that shaped our collective history. Born into a family of New Deal Democrats in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney was the son of a father at war and a high-spirited and resilient mother. He came of age in Casper, Wyoming, playing baseball and football and, as senior class president, courting homecoming queen Lynne Vincent, whom he later married. This all-American story took an abrupt turn when he flunked out of Yale University, signed on to build power line in the West, and started living as hard as he worked. Cheney tells the story of how he got himself back on track and began an extraordinary ascent to the heights of American public life, where he would remain for nearly four decades: * He was the youngest White House Chief of Staff, working for President Gerald Ford—the first of four chief executives he would come to know well. * He became Congressman from Wyoming and was soon a member of the congressional leadership working closely with President Ronald Reagan. * He became secretary of defense in the George H. W. Bush administration, overseeing America’s military during Operation Desert Storm and in the historic transition at the end of the Cold War. * He was CEO of Halliburton, a Fortune 500 company with projects and personnel around the globe. * He became the first vice president of the United States to serve out his term of office in the twenty-first century. Working with George W. Bush from the beginning of the global war on terror, he was—and remains—an outspoken defender of taking every step necessary to defend the nation. Eyewitness to history at the highest levels, Cheney brings to life scenes from past and present. He describes driving through the White House gates on August 9, 1974, just hours after Richard Nixon resigned, to begin work on the Ford transition; and he portrays a time of national crisis a quarter century later when, on September 11, 2001, he was in the White House bunker and conveyed orders to shoot down a hijacked airliner if it would not divert. With its unique perspective on a remarkable span of American history, In My Time will enlighten. As an intimate and personal chronicle, it will surprise, move, and inspire. Dick Cheney’s is an enduring political vision to be reckoned with and admired for its honesty, its wisdom, and its resonance. In My Time is truly the last word about an incredible political era, by a man who lived it and helped define it—with courage and without compromise.

Download or read book The Guide to Winning Elections written by C. Douglas Conlan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, hands on guide to getting involved in the political process from the precinct to the general election. The Guide covers organization, fundraising, public relations, on and offline candidate and issue promotion, social and mobile media and overall campaign strategy. The Guide is perfect for the novice and the professional political activist or potential candidate or campaign worker. If you are interested in being successfully involved in politics, advocating an issue or running for office you must read this book!

Download or read book Every Day is Election Day written by Rebecca Sive and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With expert guidance and abundant resources, this practical and inspirational guide is for women at all stages of life who want to seek and win public leadership and public office at any level. According to research, women considering leadership positions or running for elected office are more inhibited than men by family concerns and by a lack of confidence, and speaking directly to these issues, this book offers pragmatic advice and strategies for women's daily lives as advocates, candidates, and powerbrokers and shares the true-life stories, secrets of success, and frank suggestions of women who have led, run, and won. This handy reference teaches women how to surmount public barriers, conquer private fears, and run a winning campaign--be it for a PTA position, board president, U.S. senator, or beyond--with joy, humor, confidence, and no apologies"--