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Reagan's Disciple

George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy

By: Lou Cannon,Carl M. Cannon

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Reagan's Disciple

George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy

By: Lou Cannon,Carl M. Cannon

The Cannons--a father and son reporting team that has covered six of the last seven presidencies--offer an insightful examination of what remains of the Reagan agenda in the Bush era.

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1586484486

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Boy Genius

Karl Rove, the Architect of George W. Bush's Remarkable Political Triumphs

By: Carl M. Cannon,Lou Dubose,Jan Reid

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Boy Genius

Karl Rove, the Architect of George W. Bush's Remarkable Political Triumphs

By: Carl M. Cannon,Lou Dubose,Jan Reid

The Washington Post Bestseller - Now Updated with Five New Chapters and a New Epilogue Unlike President George. W. Bush, Karl Rove, his chief political adviser, is rarely "misunderestimated." Many of the president's opponents see Rove's hand in everything the president does. His friends, and the president himself, are just thankful he's on their side, and always has been. From their earliest days in Texas, Rove saw and tapped the potential of George W. Bush. "Political hacks like me wait a lifetime for a guy like this to come along," Rove said of the future president. The authors of Boy Genius fill readers in on the man, his methods, and his plans for the Republican majority for a fascinating, entertaining look at the Man Who Would be Kingmaker, an investigation that debunks myths as it reveals facts, and the story of exactly how American politics works now. From allegations of bugging his own office back in Texas, to shadowy dealings with Swift Boat veterans in the last election, Rove has played politics all the way to the highest levels, and though it sometimes isn't pretty, it works.

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0786749466

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On This Date

From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time

By: Carl M. Cannon

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From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time

By: Carl M. Cannon

Forget what you were taught in seventh grade-this riveting book takes readers down American history's back alleys and side streets. From the arrival of the Mayflower through the 2016 election, On This Date explores five hundred years of American history, revealing a compelling tale for each day in the calendar year. Drawing from Carl M. Cannon's popular RealClearPolitics' "Morning Note," On This Date is focused on fascinating -- and sometimes unknown -- stories behind specific dates in U.S. history: What inspired Abraham Lincoln to grow his famous beard, what Dwight Eisenhower really thought about playing football against the great Jim Thorpe, the legal grounds for the first American divorce, who wrote "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" -- and who profited from it. Colorful yet authoritative, On This Date debunks some popular myths and celebrates America's forgotten heroes.

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Twelve

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1455542288

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The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War

By: Carl M. Cannon

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The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War

By: Carl M. Cannon

The author charts how Americans' understanding of the pursuit of happiness has changed through the years as the nation itself has changed.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742525929

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9780742525924

Circle of Greed

The Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Lawyer Who Brought Corporate America to Its Knees

By: Patrick Dillon,Carl Cannon

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Circle of Greed

The Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Lawyer Who Brought Corporate America to Its Knees

By: Patrick Dillon,Carl Cannon

Circle of Greed is the epic story of the rise and fall of Bill Lerach, once the leading class action lawyer in America and now a convicted felon. For more than two decades, Lerach threatened, shook down and sued top Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, Apple, Time Warner, and—most famously—Enron. Now, the man who brought corporate moguls to their knees has fallen prey to the same corrupt impulses of his enemies, and is paying the price by serving time in federal prison. If there was ever a modern Greek tragedy about a man and his times, about corporate arrogance and illusions and the scorched-earth tactics to not only counteract corporate America but to beat it at its own game, Bill Lerach's story is it.

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Crown

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0767929950

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The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War

By: Carl M. Cannon

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By: Carl M. Cannon

The Founders wrote in 1776 that "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are unalienable American rights. In The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War, Carl M. Cannon shows how this single phrase is one of almost unbelievable historical power. It was this rich rhetorical vein that New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and President George W. Bush tapped into after 9/11 when they urged Americans to go to ballgames, to shop, to do things that made them happy even in the face of unrivaled horror. From the Revolutionary War to the current War on Terrorism, Americans have lived out this creed. They have been helped in this effort by their elected leaders, who in times of war inevitably hark back to Jefferson's soaring language. If the former Gotham mayor and the current president had perfect pitch in the days after September 11, so too have American presidents and other leaders throughout our nation's history. In this book, Mr. Cannon—a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist—traces the roots of Jefferson's powerful phrase and explores how it has been embraced by wartime presidents for two centuries. Mr. Cannon draws on original research at presidential libraries and interviews with Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, among others. He discussed with the presidents exactly what the phrase means to them. Mr. Cannon charts how Americans' understanding of the pursuit of happiness has changed through the years as the nation itself has changed. In the end, America's political leaders have all come to the same conclusion as its spiritual leaders: True happiness—either for a nation or an individual—does not come from conquest or fortune or even from the attainment of freedom itself. It comes in the pursuit of happiness for the benefit of others. This may be one truth that contemporary liberals and conservatives can agree on. John McCain and Jimmy Carter both envision happiness as a sacrifice to a higher calling, embodied in everything from McCain's time as a prisoner of war to the N

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146161421X

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Election 2012: A Time for Choosing (The RealClearPolitics Political Download)

By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

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Election 2012: A Time for Choosing (The RealClearPolitics Political Download)

By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

Real Clear Politics’ in-depth account of the 2012 primary battles of the Republican Party and the look ahead to the race between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama With intimate access to the White House, GOP candidates, and their campaign staffs, Real Clear Politics is the latest in a series of e-originals written by veteran RCP journalists Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon. With up-to-the-minute newsbreaking material, Real Clear Politics gives an insider’s perspective on the many struggles the candidates had over the course of the primaries, including Romney’s inability to put away his competition; how Gingrich, a great counterpuncher in debates, ultimately was done in by an inability to defend himself; the unlikely success of Rick Santorum, who later became a lightning rod for critics over social issues; and the “kitchen sink” approach that Obama’s message team is adopting for attacking Romney. All of these key moments and issues, as well as a careful survey of the terrain ahead for the general election (the challenges and strategies for both candidates and the latest insights into Romney’s possible vice presidential nominee), are sure to make Real Clear Politics the must-read ebook for understanding the 2012 campaign.

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0307986632

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Buckley

William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism

By: Carl T. Bogus

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William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism

By: Carl T. Bogus

“This is an insightful book that will please anyone interested in midcentury American history and politics. Anyone serious about political philosophy will learn from it. Highly recommended.” -Library Journal (starred review) William F. Buckley Jr. was the foremost architect of the conservative movement that transformed American politics between the 1960s and the end of the century. When Buckley launched National Review in 1955, conservatism was a beleaguered, fringe segment of the Republican Party. Three decades later Ronald Reagan-who credited National Review with shaping his beliefs-was in the White House. Buckley and his allies devised a new-model conservatism that replaced traditional ideals of Edmund Burke with a passionate belief in the free market; religious faith; and an aggressive stance on foreign policy. Buckley's TV show, Firing Line, and his campaign for mayor of New York City made him a celebrity; his wit and zest for combat made conservatism fun. But Buckley was far more than a controversialist. Deploying his uncommon charm, shrewdly recruiting allies, quashing ideological competitors, and refusing to compromise on core principles, he almost single-handedly transformed conservatism from a set of retrograde attitudes into a revolutionary force.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1608193551

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On This Date

From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time

By: Carl M. Cannon

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From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time

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Election 2012: The Battle Begins (The RealClearPolitics Political Download)

By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

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Election 2012: The Battle Begins (The RealClearPolitics Political Download)

By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

Real Clear Politics’ first in a series of in-depth looks at the 2012 campaign. With unsurpassed access to the White House, Republican candidates, and their respective staffs, Election 2012: The Battle Begins will give readers a riveting behind the scenes, real time look at the 2012 campaign, providing in-depth reporting and analysis of the candidacies of President Barack Obama, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Michele Bachmann among others. With up-to-the-minute newsbreaking material, this first in a series of three e-originals will be written by veteran RCP journalists Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon, and is sure to make the Real Clear Politics Political Download the authoritative must-read account for understanding the 2012 campaign.

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Boy Genius

Karl Rove, the Architect of George W. Bush's Remarkable Political Triumphs

By: Carl M. Cannon,Lou Dubose,Jan Reid

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Karl Rove, the Architect of George W. Bush's Remarkable Political Triumphs

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Reagan's Disciple

George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy

By: Lou Cannon,Carl M. Cannon

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Reagan's Disciple

George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy

By: Lou Cannon,Carl M. Cannon

George W. Bush ran for office promising to continue what conservative icon Ronald Reagan started, and two years into his first term, Bush was still being described as "Reagan's son." Today, with the Iraq War spinning out of control and the Democrats in charge of Congress, Republicans and the conservative movement have all but abandoned George W. Bush. What happened? Did Bush change, or did his party's perceptions? Has the war and Bush's performance on other issues derailed the larger goals of the Reagan Revolution -- and even undermined its foundations? Or does the nation remain on a conservative path despite Bush's low standing with his fellow Americans? In Reagan's Disciple, two widely respected reporter/ historians provide an authoritative and concise investigation into these issues. They describe the essence of the 40th and the 43rd presidencies, and compare them to shed new light on the history of the past three decades. They show both how extraordinary a leader Reagan was, and how preposterous the expectations for Bush were from the beginning. As Americans look toward choosing a new leader in 2008, Reagan's Disciple will serve as an instructive tale for Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike.

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1586486292

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Election 2012: The Battle Begins (The RealClearPolitics Political Download)

By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

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By: Tom Bevan,Carl M. Cannon

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