false 3275386 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg Barack Obama is arguably the most dynamic political figure to grace the American stage since John F. Kennedy. His meteoric rise from promise to power has stunned even the cynics and inspired a legion of devout followers. For anyone who wants to know more about the man who would be president, David Mendell's Obama is essential reading. Mendell, who has covered Obama for the Chicago Tribune since the beginning of Obama's campaign for the Senate, had far-reaching access to the senator, the details of which he shares in this compelling biography. Positioning Obama as the savior of a fumbling Democratic party, Mendell shows how Obama conquered Illinois politics and paved the way brick by brick for a galvanizing, historic presidential run. With exclusive contributions by family members and advisers, and details on Obama's voting record, this is a complete, complex, and revealing portrait, a must read for anyone interested in American politics in general and Senator Barack Obama in particular.

]]> 1333713 4 1323236 1 8 2007 Obama: From Promise to Power total:174|5:40|4:57|3:59|2:14|1:4| 174 637 295 58 636139 3.70 197 64 40015275 581007 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.69 158 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 5 1 false Sat Nov 15 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 13 09:44:50 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 13 09:45:52 -0800 2008 54468814 308512 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 5 0 false Tue Jan 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Apr 30 08:05:38 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 08:09:04 -0700 2009 more...]]> 44648490 91160 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 0 0 false Tue Feb 17 00:01:46 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 10:30:04 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 17 00:01:46 -0800 2009
1) Obama: "Wasup, brother!"
Black dude: "Huh?"

Lesson learned: Don't try too hard, especially don't try too hard to be somebody you a...more...]]> 27851219 472694 3275386 0060858214 9780060858216 1 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3275386.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.43 7 Barack Obama is arguably the most dynamic political figure to grace the American stage since John F. Kennedy. His meteoric rise from promise to power has stunned even the cynics and inspired a legion of devout followers. For anyone who wants to know more about the man who would be president, David Mendell's Obama is essential reading. Mendell, who has covered Obama for the Chicago Tribune since the beginning of Obama's campaign for the Senate, had far-reaching access to the senator, the details of which he shares in this compelling biography. Positioning Obama as the savior of a fumbling Democratic party, Mendell shows how Obama conquered Illinois politics and paved the way brick by brick for a galvanizing, historic presidential run. With exclusive contributions by family members and advisers, and details on Obama's voting record, this is a complete, complex, and revealing portrait, a must read for anyone interested in American politics in general and Senator Barack Obama in particular.

]]> 2 0 false Sun Mar 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 21 08:48:13 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 22 07:30:15 -0700 2009 more...]]> 43001287 1096492 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 3 0 false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 06:42:40 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 06 19:27:11 -0800 2009
Unfortunately, the portrait this book paints is not a deep or detailed one. David Mendell, the author, was assigned to Obama's case ...more...]]> 53861505 21762 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 4 0 false Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 15:24:10 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 15:25:57 -0700 2009 more...]]> 61416998 2461575 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 2 0 false Sun Jun 28 14:52:55 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 28 14:56:41 -0700 2009 more...]]> 28735191 788029 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 4 0 false Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 30 07:55:27 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 18 08:54:13 -0700 2008 more...]]> 43670359 1932923 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 5 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 19 23:40:04 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 23:41:12 -0800 2009 50986438 2164483 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 3 0 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 30 19:36:54 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 19:38:30 -0700 2009 43924364 1935957 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 4 0 false Thu Jan 29 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 22 08:21:50 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 18:14:19 -0800 2009 32693426 41559 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 3 0 false Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 12 09:18:07 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 06 07:30:02 -0700 2008 more...]]> 44351036 425226 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 5 0 false Mon Apr 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jan 25 19:30:12 -0800 2009 Fri Jun 26 12:07:24 -0700 2009 more...]]> 26662274 889863 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

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Barack Obama (or "Barry," as David Mendall says he used to be known) is the freshest and most compelling of the new faces contending for the White House. It is no criticism of Obama's own accounts of his life to say that they suffer from the limitati...more...]]> 55457457 2274998 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 0 0 false Sat May 09 02:05:43 -0700 2009 Sat May 09 02:06:44 -0700 2009 42604688 1892147 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 4 0 false Tue Jan 13 18:11:15 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 10 15:06:34 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 13 18:11:15 -0800 2009 39899894 1709454 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 4 0 false Thu Dec 11 15:58:41 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 11 15:59:09 -0800 2008 26859171 264524 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

]]> 2 0 false Fri Jul 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 10 09:58:45 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 11 19:10:36 -0700 2008 more...]]> 51159791 1887684 5351687 006173666X 9780061736667 2 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5351687.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.33 9

The biography of America's hottest political superstar, Barack Obama—a man poised on the threshold of greatness.

Barack Obama's meteoric rise from Hawaii high schooler to exemplary Harvard Law School student to well-groomed politico to history-making presidential candidate is the stuff of legend. Since his headline-grabbing speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Obama has come to represent the promise of unity among groups of all types of Americans—blacks and whites; Democrats, Republicans, and moderates; the young and the old; the upper, middle, and lower classes.

Veteran Chicago Tribune journalist David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of the candidate's campaign for the Senate. In Obama: From Promise to Power, the author offers a revealing, detailed portrait based on intensive research and exclusive interviews with Obama's closest aides, mentors, political adversaries, and family—most notably his charismatic wife, Michelle. It is an eye-opening look at the evolution of a brilliant politician whose name has become a catchphrase for hope in a politically jaded society.

]]> 2 0 false Wed May 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 11:34:50 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 11:49:02 -0700 2009 Shallow, over-reaching book describing how hard it is to cover a growing phenomenon, journalism on journalistic life more than any insights to who Obama is/was and how he changed during 2003-2005, which seem to be the defining years. Attempting to offer scoops, whic...more...]]> 40824839 768808 1333713 0060858206 9780060858209 55 <![CDATA[Obama: From Promise to Power]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333713.Obama_From_Promise_to_Power 3.66 174 David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far–reaching access to the new Senator––both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into a crowd to shake hands with constituents carries the added concern of being groped by women, and the toll this has had on his marriage. Mendell also describes the dirty tactics sanctioned by Obama––who has steeped his image and reputation on the ideals of clean politics and good government –– to win his Senate seat by employing David Axelrod, a Chicago–based political consultant (consultant to the John Edwards's campaign) with what the author describes as "an appetite for the Big Kill."

Mendell also positions Barack Obama as in fact the Savior of a fumbling Democratic party, who is potentially orchestrating a career in Senate to guarantee him at the very least a vice presidential nod, if not a nod for the top job in 2008. The dream ticket would be Hilary Clinton–Barack Obama given his reception at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Because he enjoys popularity among Whites (particularly suburban White women) and Blacks, it might not be such a far–fetched idea.

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