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Our Revolution Our Revolution Bernie Sanders "When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a "fringe" campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he wa… OL17611779W
Off the sidelines Off the sidelines Kirsten Gillibrand "Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: 'Decisions are being made every day in … OL18022212W
What Happened What Happened Hillary Rodham Clinton The former secretary of state relates her experiences as the first woman candidate nominated for president by a major party, discussing the sexism, criticism, and double standards she had to confront… OL18147676W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett Kathy Feeney A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo. OL19151349W
John McCain John McCain John Perritano This insightful biography of John McCain helps young readers understand how a true American maverick has influenced the Senate and our country s politics always on his own terms. OL19752019W
Hillary Clinton in her own words Hillary Clinton in her own words Lisa Rogak "With more than 300 quotations from the former First Lady, Senator of New York, and Secretary of State, [this book] goes way beyond politics as usual to reveal Clinton's intimate perceptions and publ… OL19977705W
Forgetting to be afraid Forgetting to be afraid Wendy Davis A deeply personal memoir by the 2014 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate traces her upbringing by a single-mom high school dropout, her early divorce, her Harvard Law School education and the ea… OL19982605W
Lion of the Senate Lion of the Senate Nick Littlefield "Two former top domestic-policy advisors to Senator Ted Kennedy offer an inside look at the fight he took up that led the demoralized 1994 Democrats to push ahead with their agenda and reach across t… OL20013142W
Outsider in the White House Outsider in the White House Bernard Sanders As Bernie Sanders continues to cement his reputation as hero to the progressive left with his run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, this expanded and updated edition of his 1997 po… OL20014993W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Cynthia Levinson Hillary Rodham Clinton is a true leader. Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Hillary was inspired by the philosophy of John Wesley, who urged his followers to "do all the good you can." Rising to pro… OL20017037W
The life and times of George McGovern The life and times of George McGovern Thomas J. Knock The biography of the 1972 Democratic presidential candidate who became America's most eloquent and prescient critic of the Vietnam War. In this masterful book, Thomas Knock traces George McGovern's l… OL20023338W
Apostle of Union Apostle of Union Matthew Mason Known today as "the other speaker at Gettysburg," Edward Everett had a distinguished and illustrative career at every level of American politics from the 1820s through the Civil War. In this new biog… OL20040761W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Karen Blumenthal Presents the life and career of Hillary Clinton, discussing her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her life as First Lady, her time as a New York Senator, and her achievements a… OL20049707W
Barack Obama in his own words Barack Obama in his own words Barack Obama 'Barack Obama In His Own Words' is a book of quotes from the President of the United States, that allows those who aren't as familiar with his politics to learn quickly where he stands on abortion, r… OL22074402W
The Case for Hillary Clinton The Case for Hillary Clinton Susan Estrich With the Bush administration now in its final years, all eyes are turning to the 2008 political season -- especially those of Democratic voters, who are casting about for a galvanizing leader to help… OL2715618W
Joe T. Robinson Joe T. Robinson Cecil Edward Weller xiv, 238 p. : 24 cm OL2735163W
Robert G. Clark's journey to the house Robert G. Clark's journey to the house Will D. Campbell "This biographical profile written by one of the South's most notable authors traces the life of Robert George Clark (b. 1928) from his Jim Crow boyhood in Ebenezer, Mississippi, through his notable … OL2770246W
Man of the People Man of the People Paul Alexander A captivating look at one of America's most prominent and fascinating public figures Bestselling author, war hero, presidential candidate, champion of the most politically sticky issue to rock Washi… OL5628779W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett J. T. Moriarty Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo. OL5704682W
Barack Obama Barack Obama Heather Lehr Wagner This biography explores the remarkable life of a president with full-color photographs, an index, and updated information. "Did You Know?" fact boxes throughout highlight interesting facts about Obam… OL5816715W
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