Obamanos: The Birth of a New Political Era

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The New Yorker's celebrated political essayist observes the astounding presidential campaign of 2007-2008 unfold to reveal the reinvigoration of the Democratic Party, the stupendous Republican tailspin, the abortive Clinton restoration, and the unanticipated (though not by Hertzberg) triumph of Barack Obama. Framed by a new introductory essay that traces the author's own political history, OBAMANOS! is powered by Hertzberg's 'Comments' for 'The Talk of the Town' and the personal blog he began keeping on The New Yorker's Web site some 15 months before the election. Hertzberg's writing combines a sharp eye & open ear, historical perspective, analytic power, and often funny polemic.

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A New Yorker political analyst assesses the 2008 presidential election as one of history's most significant, collecting entries from his "Talk of the Town" column to cover such topics as Bush's second term, the rise of Obama, and the key issues affecting the election.

From the Publisher

A New Yorker political analyst assesses the 2008 presidential election as one of history's most significant, collecting entries from his "Talk of the Town" column to cover such topics as Bush's second term, the rise of Obama, and the key issues affecting the election.

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Drawn from his numerous "Talk of the Town" pieces for The New Yorker and from his political blog, longtime political analyst Hendrik Hertzberg provides a witty, informed, and passionate breakdown of Barack Obama's historic run for President. Written during the events rather than after, Hertzberg's pieces bring the readers back into the immediacy of the experience as they recall the bizarre twists and turns of the political process, from the primaries, to Obama's brilliant speech on race in America, to the unexpected arrival of Sarah Palin. OBAMANOS provides a deeply intelligent, liberal gloss on the events leading up to Obama's improbable victory.