presidential candidates

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Al Gore

2009
A brief introduction to the life and achievements of Al Gore that discusses his childhood, influences, significant events, obstacles, environmental activism, and other related topics.

Deciding the next decider

the 2008 presidential race in rhyme
2008
Presents political verse focusing on the 2008 race for the U.S. presidency, covering the campaign and its various contenders, including Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson, and forty-fourth president of the U.S., Barack Obama.

If I ran for president

2013
Several children imagine what it would be like to run for U.S. president, thinking about the fun parts, such as appearing on T-shirts and bumper stickers, and the work, including studying the nation's problems and debating issues.

Double down

game change 2012
2013
Presents an account of the 2012 presidential election that draws on hundreds of insider interviews to illuminate what the election meant to both parties, covering such topics as the dramatic Republican nomination fight, the rise and fall of Mitt Romney, and Barack Obama's Election Day triumph.

Jesse Jackson

2000
Discusses the life of Jesse Jackson, including his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.

Trail fever

spin doctors, rented strangers, thumb wrestlers, toe suckers, grizzly bears, and other creatures on the road to the White House
1997
A chronicle of the 1996 presidential campaign, featuring observances of Bob Dole, Bill Clinton, and other contenders, and providing insight into how leaders are really chosen in turn-of-the-century America.

President Obama, election 2008

a collection of newspaper front pages
2008
Collects newspaper front pages from November 5, 2008 that reflect Barack Obama's presidential election victory; and features newspapers from each state, along with national and international newspapers.

The undecided voter's guide to the next president

where the candidates come from, what they believe, and how to make your choice
2007
Profiles seven 2008 presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Fred Thompson, discussing their beliefs, public and private lives, and presidential prospects.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

First Lady, senator, and Secretary of State
2012
Examines the life and accomplishments of Hillary Clinton, discussing her youth, education, and role as the First Lady, a senator, a presidential candidate, and the secretary of state.

H. Ross Perot

Texas billionaire
1993
Examines the life and political activities of the wealthy businessman who decided to save America by running for president.

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