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The Year of Obama: How Barack Obama Won the White House

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Each chapter in this book takes up a different aspect of Obama's election and why it occurred. It is full of useful information and analysis for students and politics junkies while remaining readable and interesting enough for all. Recommended for people who wish to revisit the events of 2008 or to learn more about American electoral politics.

I just finished reading this book and it was very good. I liked the clear and concise writing style, which I think is much-needed for political writing. The book offers some deep insights into Obama's win, many of which I probably would have simply passed over. The various authors are also very thorough and deliberate in their analysis. Overall, I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the historic 2008 election.

This is by far the most thoughtful political book about Obama's meteoric rise to power. The work includes entries from some of the best minds in electoral politics (rising stars and established scholars). It is a must read for thoughtful people who want to understand how Obama pulled off his unlikely victory and what it means for the future of electoral politics in America.

I'm not going to profess to write a better review than the publisher's own. However, this book is, from both an academic and leisurely perspective, an enjoyable read--well researched and throrough. This book covers about every aspect of the election in an easy-to-follow chronological method. Divided States of America: The Slash And Burn Politics of the 2004 Presidential Election was Saboto's work on the 2004 election and this recent work is even better. If you think you know everything about the elections, read Saboto's books. You'll get something out of them. Most significant is Sabato maintains his famous unbiased approach to the review of the election. There is no spin or slant to this research. Be wary of reviews written about this book as those who tend to have not voted for Obama will quickly dismiss it, and those who voted for him will eagerly praise it. These unobjective approaches dismiss and negate the purpose of the book. I didn't vote for Obama, but really enjoyed the book for its approach and study of the 2008 elective process.

I am facilitating a Book Club Review on this book. Educators who are politically minded are taking the opportunity with Larry Sabato's book to read, educate and conduct discussion through email and luncheons.
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Larry Sabato has compiled a marvelously documented book from a stellar field of political analysts, documenting the not so unpredictable victory of Barrack Obama in last fall's Presidential election.

Certainly, it was historical in its unprecedented achievement; however, after the failed Presidency of George W. Bush buried the Republicans to certain defeat in '08, the actual outcome of the election was a forgone conclusion. McCain never had a chance; Obama had become a rock star long before both conventions took place last summer, appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone with more regularity than the Rolling Stones, themselves.

Certainly, this country was ready for a change, and the charismatic Obama was brilliant in his campaign rhetoric. The only question that remains to be answered is whether ObamaNation is going to solve the economic challenges for this country; or if the hype-machine is merely an illusion.

Only time will tell, but time is fast running out. This nation can't afford a weak, socialistic regime screwing the system up. No teleprompter will provide the results; it's got to be the man himself.