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For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. Now free from the constraints of running, Hillary takes you inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists,...
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Viewers will learn about political 'platforms' and party 'tickets', as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate discussion. In addition, the qualifications of a presidential candidate, the rise of political parties, how presidential caucuses and primaries work, the role of national conventions, the voting process itself, and the role of the Electoral College are discussed.
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Tommy Carmellini novels volume 8
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English
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After one of the most contentious and divisive elections in American history, the new president is finally settling into the West Wing. But when his chief of staff discovers evidence that voting machines in key counties in swing states were tampered with, the whole administration is in danger of unraveling. Did someone steal the election? Are America's enemies involved? Were the tampered-with machines actually rigged to swing the election the other...
5) Woman of god
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2016.
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English
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"St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor...
9) Election Day
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[2011]
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English
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Young readers learn when Election Day is, how people vote, and why it is important.
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[2020]
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English
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The 2020 Election is here! And so is this book, which tells young readers all about presidential campaigns and American politics! Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college? Answers to these questions and many, many more can be found in the pages of this official Who HQ guide to the 2020...
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2020.
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English
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Voter suppression has plagued America since its inception, and so has the issue of identity-who is really American and what that means. When tied together, as they are in our modern politics, citizens are harmed in overt, subtle, and even personal ways. Stacey Abrams experienced the effects firsthand, running one of the most unconventional races in modern politics as the Democratic nominee for the governorship in Georgia and the first black woman...
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2020.
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English
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A radical spirit of change has overtaken American politics, making once-unthinkable reforms-like abolishing the Electoral College-seem possible. Two of the last five elections were won by candidates who lost the popular vote, calling the integrity of the entire electoral system into question. Political passions are already high, and they will reach a boiling point as we enter the 2020 race. The message from the American people is clear: we need major...
13) Mounting fears
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President Will Lee is having a rough week. There are some loose nukes in Pakistan--and a rogue CIA agent--that might just trigger World War III if Lee's diplomatic efforts fall short. It's up to Holly Barker, Lance Cabot, and a few other Stuart Woods series regulars to save the world--and the upcoming election.
15) Swing Vote
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2009.
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English
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The outcome of the United States presidential election relies on the vote of one apathetic and unmotivated man.
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[2015]
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English
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Program One explains how the President recommends new legislation to the Congress; exercises veto power, the role of his Cabinet, and the President's responsibilities as commander-in-chief of the military. Program Two covers how one becomes President of the United States, and what the Electoral College is and does. The entire election process comes to life with colorful graphics, animation, live-action footage, and simple-to-understand language....
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[2013], c2012
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English
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The election is finally over. So what happens next? In this edition of Moyers & Company, Bill tackles that question with veteran journalist James Fallows, who explains how the election stopped the conservative propaganda machine and why he thinks Obama will be a better president in his second term. Later on in the show, Bill gets more insight with longtime New York Times columnist Bob Herbert and conservative blogger Reihan Salam, of National Review...
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[2016]
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English
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It's been two years since Leo Barnes stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn, or both be sacrificed for their sins...
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[2017]
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English
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The most comprehensive single-volume sourcebook on U.S. presidents available today. A unique volume comprised of more than 300,000 words. More in-depth information about every president than any other single book. A factual look at all our chief executives, from George Washington to the winner of the 2016 campaign-their lives, etc.
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