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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House: Humor, Blunders, and Other Oddities from the Presidential Campaign Trail
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Charles Osgood, one of America s favorite news personalities, offers a hilarious compendium of anecdotes from the last seventy years of presidential campaigns.With anecdotes from Harry Truman to JFK to George W. Bush, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House captures the wit and humor of the campaign trail. Culled from speeches, interviews, press conferences, as well as articles written by and about the candidatesno source is left untapped.From Bob Dole telling reporters after a loss in the primary that I slept like a babyevery two hours I woke up and cried, and Barry Goldwater s comment that his talkative opponent Hubert Humphreys has been clocked at 275 words a minute with gusts up to 340, to Adlai Stevenson declaring that If I talk over the people s head, Ike must be talking under their feet, this is the goto source for campaign humor.Just when America most needs a good laugh, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House makes the seemingly endless race to the presidency a lot more fun.
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- Q: What is 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House' about? A: This book is a humorous collection of anecdotes and quotes from presidential campaigns over the last seventy years, showcasing the wit and quirks of various candidates.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Charles Osgood, a well-known American news personality.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 13, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book features humor related to political campaigns, it is generally suitable for a wide audience. However, some humor may be better understood by adults.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various presidential campaigns, highlighting humorous moments, blunders, and oddities from candidates ranging from Harry Truman to George W. Bush.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in politics? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in political humor or history, as it provides entertaining insights into presidential campaigns.