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Almost President: The Men Who Lost The Race But Changed The Nation
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Veteran Political Journalist Scott Farris Tells The Stories Of Legendary Presidential Alsorans, From Henry Clay To Stephen Douglas, From William Jennings Bryan To Thomas Dewey, And From Adlai Stevenson To Al Gore. He Also Includes Concise Profiles Of Every Major Candidate Nominated For President Who Never Reached The White House But Who Helped Promote The Success Of American Democracy. Farris Explains How Barry Goldwater Achieved The Party Realignment That Had Eluded Fdr, How George Mcgovern Paved The Way For Barack Obama, And How Ross Perot Changed The Way All Presidential Candidates Campaign. There Is Al Smith, The First Catholic Nominee For President; And Adlai Stevenson, The Candidate Of The Eggheads Who Remains The Beau Ideal Of A Liberal Statesman. And Farris Explores The Potential Legacies Of Recent Runnersup John Kerry And John Mccain. The Book Also Includes Compact And Evocative Portraits Of Such Men As John C. Fremont, The First Republican Party Presidential Candidate; And General Winfield Scott, Whose Loss Helped Guarantee The Union Victory In The Civil War.This New Edition Of Almost President Brings The Work Uptodate With A Section That Explores The Results And Ramifications Of The 2012 Presidential Election.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Almost President'? A: 'Almost President' explores the stories of notable presidential candidates who did not win the election but significantly influenced American politics and democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Almost President'? A: The book is authored by Scott Farris, a veteran political journalist and New York Times bestselling author.
- Q: How many pages does 'Almost President' have? A: 'Almost President' contains 384 pages.
- Q: When was 'Almost President' published? A: 'Almost President' was published on May 7, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Almost President' have? A: 'Almost President' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Almost President' suitable for readers interested in U.S. history? A: Yes, 'Almost President' is suitable for readers interested in U.S. history, particularly the political landscape and presidential elections.
- Q: Does 'Almost President' include profiles of all major candidates? A: Yes, the book includes concise profiles of every major candidate nominated for president who never reached the White House.
- Q: What is the intended audience for 'Almost President'? A: 'Almost President' is intended for readers interested in politics, history, and biographies of influential political figures.
- Q: Are there any notable figures discussed in 'Almost President'? A: Yes, notable figures discussed include Henry Clay, George McGovern, and Al Gore, among others.
- Q: What insights does 'Almost President' provide about presidential campaigns? A: 'Almost President' provides insights into how past candidates have influenced modern campaigning and political party dynamics.