Anything for a Vote: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots and Other October Surprises - Softcover

Joseph Cummins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594741565 ISBN 13: 9781594741562

Publisher: Quirk Books,US, 2008

Synopsis

Character assassination in presidential politics is as American as apple pie. "Anything for a Vote" is a whimsical look at 200+ years of dirty tricks and bad behavior in presidential elections - from John Adams to present day. In the tradition of our popular "Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents", this book is another rollicking ride through American history. It's also a valuable reminder that history does repeat itself, that lessons can be learned from the past (though usually aren't), and that even some iconic American figures are not above reproach when it comes to the dirtiest game of all - presidential politics.

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Product Description:

Anything for a Vote Provides a look at 200+ years of tricks and bad behavior in presidential elections and a ride through American history. This book is a reminder that history does repeat itself, that lessons can be learned from the past (though usually aren't), and that even some American figures are not above reproach when it comes to presidential politics. Full description

Review:

-Dirty tricks of the covert and the sleazy.---New York Times Magazine-While this grimy lens can be a hilarious way to look at the history of presidential politics, it's often a sobering one as well--colored by policies of discrimination and assaults on voting rights that are still relevant today.---Mother Jones -a compendium of 'dirty tricks, cheap shots and October surprises.'---Playboy -Anything For a Vote will strike a chord.---McClatchy-Tribune News Service -a hoot to read.---The Oregonian

About this edition

• Publisher: Quirk Books,US
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1594741565
• ISBN 13: 9781594741562
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304