The bestselling, truly gripping account of 2008''s landmark election, updated through 2009
The election of 2008 shattered political barriers and ignited an extraordinary battle among some of the most formidable political rivals ever to seek the presidency. Now, Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, two of America''s most respected journalists, offer the first complete picture of the strategies-and singular personalities- that accompanied the candidates'' first forays into Iowa and New Hampshire through Obama''s historic victory on Election Night. Filled with insider details, this riveting, wholly nonpartisan account of the historic election will capture the attention of everyone who witnessed it, as well as future generations who wished they had. A Washington Post and L.A. Times Best Book of the Year.
