The battle for America 2008 the story of an extraordinary election

The election of 2008 shattered political barriers, illuminated undercurrents of race, gender, and class, and ignited an extraordinary battle among some of the most formidable political rivals ever to seek the presidency in Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain. The election played out again...

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Main Author: Balz, Daniel J.
Other Authors: Johnson, Haynes Bonner, 1931-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, c2009.
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