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Viva_La_Revolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 01:38 PM
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Read it free online! "The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President.."
The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President: Who the Candidates Are, Where They Come from, and How You Can Choose by Mark Halperin

http://browseinside.harpercollins.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780061537301


Editorial Review from Amazon

Who's ready for the oval office?

They call it a horse race, and in this election the candidates got out of the gate early. But it's still hard to tell them apart and make a choice. Mark Halperin, veteran reporter and political analyst, sizes up the White House hopefuls with intelligence, insight, and his trademark wit, offering engaging, in-depth examinations of the histories, qualifications, agendas, and personal beliefs of the major candidates—including Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, as well as some "dark horse" contenders.

Among the features in this book:

Issue-by-issue charts defining where each candidate stands on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate.

An assessment of each candidate's strengths and weaknesses.

A hypothetical glimpse into the future of each candidate's potential presidency.

Areas of possible controversy that could spark heated discussion and affect the outcome of the race.

Personal facts and anecdotes about each candidate—including exclusive Q&As covering everything from their junk food weaknesses to their biggest superstitions.

About the Author
Mark Halperin is editor-at-large and senior political analyst at Time magazine and a political analyst for ABC News.
http://www.amazon.com/Undecided-Voters-Guide-Next-President/dp/0061537306
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 01:43 PM
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1. Looks interesting
but since I'm at work, and must stop reading DU to take phone calls, I can't take the time right now to read it. I'm kicking it so that I can come back and take a closer look this evening.

Do you think that Mr. Halperin has any bias? That was my first thought-and I will be looking for bias when I read it. But I would like your opinion so that I have something to go on before I get the chance to read this tonight.
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Viva_La_Revolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 02:05 PM
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4. Haven't noticed any yet...
but so far I've just browsed a few of the Dem. chapters. I have errands to run myself before I let myself get too deep into it. :)

The customer reviews seem to be from people who liked it for the basic info on each Candidate (aside from the normal "this is rw crap" and "this is Lefty propaganda" that cancel each other out.) :)
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Viva_La_Revolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 05:41 PM
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5. Just got through the Clinton chapter, and it seems to be pretty damn fair.
Edited on Mon Feb-11-08 05:41 PM by Viva_La_Revolution
brought up her good points and bad, analyzed the Bill factor pretty well (considering this was written months ago)

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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 01:47 PM
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2. Thanks! nt
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 01:47 PM
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3. DUPE - but thanks again anyway! nt
Edited on Mon Feb-11-08 01:47 PM by gateley
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