What It Takes: The Way to the White House

What It Takes is a gripping and insightful account of the 1988 US presidential campaign, offering a unique look at the candidates, their strategies, and the inner workings of the political machine.

With exhaustive research and powerful portraits of the contenders and those surrounding them, this book provides an unparalleled understanding of what it takes to become a leader of the free world.

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Bush to Bob Dole, Joe Biden to Michael Dukakis, and Richard Gephardt to Gary Hart, Cramer's in-depth analysis reveals the ambition, stamina, and pure shamelessness required to throw one's hat in the ring.

With timeless insight into the current state of the nation, What It Takes is an "ultimate insider's book on presidential politics" that will captivate anyone interested in the inner workings of politics and the people who drive it.