Showdown: The Inside Story of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea Party

The Showdown: Obama and the Clash of Visions is a gripping account of a pivotal period in the Obama presidency, from the 2010 midterm elections to the beginning of the critical 2012 campaign season.

Drawing on interviews with White House officials, Obama's inner circle, members of Congress, and others, David Corn takes the reader into the Oval Office and the back rooms on Capitol Hill for a fast-paced and insightful look at the major events as they unfolded.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the political crises and fierce battles that transformed Obama and shaped the nation's future, including the controversial tax-cut deal with Congress, the repeal of Don't Ask/Don't Tell, the passage of the New START treaty, and the intense debt-ceiling negotiations.

With a focus on the game-changing events that defined this critical period in American history, The Showdown is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of politics and the inner workings of the Obama presidency.