Pence the path to power

"What does it take to become the second-in-command of one of the most powerful countries in the world? Mike Pence's rise to the vice presidency of the United States wasn't always easy. To some, he is the personification of American conservative values, but to others, his ideals are the epitome of pr...

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Main Author: Neal, Andrea (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Bloomington, Indiana : Red Lightning Books, [2018]
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Summary:"What does it take to become the second-in-command of one of the most powerful countries in the world? Mike Pence's rise to the vice presidency of the United States wasn't always easy. To some, he is the personification of American conservative values, but to others, his ideals are the epitome of prejudice and bigotry. In [this book], journalist Andrea Neal showcases how the vice president arrived at this position of influence. Neal interviews friends, family, staff, former teachers, and politicians on both sides of the aisle to reveal a multifaceted view of the self-described Christian, Conservative, and Republican-in that order-from his beginnings in a large Irish Catholic family in Columbus, Indiana, through the scandals of his first election, to his time beside Donald Trump. This candid look at Mike Pence's life exposes his unexpected path to power and the individuals who influenced him along the way."--Back cover.
Physical Description:xv, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-265) and index.
ISBN:9781684350377
1684350379
9781684350407
1684350409
Author Notes:Andrea Neal is a journalist, American history teacher, and native Hoosier. A graduate of Brown University and native hoosier, Neal previously worked as editorial page editor of the Indianapolis star and covered the Supreme Court for United Press International, she is author of Road Trip: A Pocket History of Indiana.