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Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime
John Heilemann, Mark Halperin · Book · 2010
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Common questions
Is Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime based on factual reporting?
Yes, Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime is a reportorial work by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. It is based on hundreds of interviews with individuals who were directly involved in the campaigns of Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Palin.
What is the primary focus of Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime?
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime focuses on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the 2008 presidential campaigns. The authors use their access to provide a character-driven look at the Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Palin campaigns through extensive interviews and dialogue.
Who are the authors of Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime?
The authors of Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime are John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. They are two of the country's leading political reporters who utilized their unrivaled access to conduct the research for this book.
What is the writing style of Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime?
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime is written in a dialogue-rich and character-driven style. Many readers find the narrative flow of this reportorial work to be fast-paced and similar to the experience of reading a novel.