Hardball

by Christopher Matthews
Category: "U.S. History - Political"
Pages:226
Year of Publication:1988
Date Read:02/05/2001
Notes:Subtitle: How Politics Is Played - Told by One Who Knows the Game. Matthews explains the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing that politicians have to do to succeed. He gives a lot of examples from the 60s, 70s and 80s with emphasis on Johnson and Reagan.
My Rating: 8

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Review - Hardball

You've seen the show, now read the book. Chris is that rare breed, an honest Democrat. I first watched his show during the impeachment of Clinton, then again during the Bush/Gore election recount. He's fair, he's funny and he's exciting. The book is interesting, if a bit chilling. If you want to know how Washington REALLY works and be able to shield yourself from the rhetoric on the news and talk shows, read this book.
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