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The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney (Stanford Politics and Policy)

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I received my copy of The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney, and I can hardly put it down. Shirley Warshaw has written a tour-de-force that explores and probes the two principals of the Bush-Cheney Administration. An exhaustively researched work of scholarship of the highest standard, this book is highly readable and not just for the policy wonks and political junkies. Dr. Warshaw has taken pains to present a thorough analysis and fair investigation of the last administration, and every citizen who reads it will find his or her understanding of executive power greatly enriched. The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney is a powerful, thought-provoking must-read for every voting American.

One of the nation's leading experts on the American presidency, Warshaw's new book represents the best of this discussion--while making it clear that she sides with those who see Cheney as the driving force behind the Bush Presidency, she does so with scholarship and erudition--two skills largely missing from a debate that has become hyper-emotional. This is absolutely the first read on this subject, and one of Warshaw's best books. Highly recommended.

Posted 05/05/09: Seems our outrage over Bush for that last eight years was misguided. Dr Warshaw helps us to correct our course in her latest book on the US Presidency. Each chapter is self contained and astounding in breadth and depth. I am still wondering how this could have happened. The American public needs to know just what took place. Everyone should read this book. Otherwise I fear we are susceptible to future power grabs in our supposedly, "checks and balances" government. This is the book to read. Excellent Job!

The role that Cheney played in the Bush presidency is exposed in major detail in this book. It promises to inform, infuriate, educate, and entertain.

"The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney" is on the ROROTOKO list of cutting-edge intellectual nonfiction. Professor Warshaw's book interview ran here as cover feature on June 22, 2009.

Shirley Warshaw has done it again. Like her other celebrated books (Keys to Power , The Clinton Years, and Domestic Presidency) The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney is wonderfully written and is a must-read for anybody interested in the American political system.

Dr. Warshaw's latest book is an extremely insightful analysis of the remarkable role that Dick Cheney played in the past Administration. While it is academically rigorous and detailed in its description of how Cheney carved out and fully utilized his outsized sphere of influence, its lively and readable style makes this a fascinating and fun read for anyone interested in our governmental system.

Shirley Warshaw has once again delved into the depths of the Presidency. In doing so she has written a book that is a compelling and well researched look at the last 8 years. It is a must read for all history buffs and provides an in depth look at the two headed monster that was Bush and Cheney.

Shirley Anne Warshaw is one of the country's very best presidency scholars, and Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney promises to be her best title yet. I eagerly await the arrival of my copy.