Anything for a Vote: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, and October

Anything for a Vote: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, and October Surprises

A History of Mud-Slinging, Character Assassination, And Other Election Strategies
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Todayâ€™s political pundits express shock and disappointment when candidates resort to negative campaigning. But history reveals that smear campaigns are as American as apple pie. Anything for a Vote is an illustrated look at 200-plus years of dirty tricks and bad behavior in presidential elections, from George Washington to Barack Obama and John McCain. Let the name-calling begin!
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Â Â Â Â â€¢Â 1836: Congressman Davy Crockett accuses candidate Martin Van Buren of secretlyÂ wearing womenâ€™s clothing: â€œHe is laced up in corsets!â€
Â Â Â Â â€¢Â 1864: Presidential candidate George McClellan describes his opponent, Abraham Lincoln,Â as â€œnothing more than a well-meaning baboon!â€
Â Â Â Â â€¢Â 1960: Former president Harry Truman advises voters that â€œif you vote for Richard Nixon, you ought to go to hell!â€
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Full of sleazy anecdotes from every presidential election in United States history,Â Anything for a VoteÂ is a valuable reminder that history does repeat itself, that lessons can be learned from the past (though they usually arenâ€™t), and that our most famous presidents are not above reproach when it comes to the dirtiest game of allâ€”political campaigning.
Country USA
Brand Quirk Books
Manufacturer Quirk Books
Binding Paperback
Model 730010 32309
ReleaseDate 2007-08-01
UnitCount 2
EANs 9781594741562

Country	USA
Brand	Quirk Books
Manufacturer	Quirk Books
Binding	Paperback
Model	730010 32309
ReleaseDate	2007-08-01
UnitCount	2
EANs	9781594741562

Anything for a Vote: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, and October Surprises

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