| Obama: The Essential Guide to the Democratic Nominee Contributor(s): Tackett, Michael (Author), Chicago Tribune (Author) |
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ISBN: 1600781950 ISBN-13: 9781600781957 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Giving the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention brought this Illinois US Senate primary winner to national attention. He went on to win his senate seat by a 70% landslide victory. And yet, who could have predicted that this son of a Kenyan father and an American mother would be representing his party, making history as the first African Americanpresidental candidate just four years later. His fascinating like story coupled with his eloquence and poise has energized voters across America. This Columbia University graduate didn't start at the top; it only seems that way. He actually began at the bottom, a grassroots community organize |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.6" W x 10.95" (1.05 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Obama: An Essential Guide to the Democratic Nominee goes beyond the headlines to provide, objectively, an examination of his life, his leadership abilities, and an issue-by-issue comparison with challenger John McCain.Tribune Company's Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington News Bureau uses their DC insider reporting to provide this definitive review of the crucial criteria that a voter or interested citizen needs to make an informed decision for the 2008 election. There are exclusive candidate interviews, full-color photos throughout, and a chart comparing each candidate's position on all the key issues of importance to voters. |