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Henry M. Teller Henry M. Teller Duane A. Smith "Serving longer in the U.S. Senate than any other Coloradan, Henry M. Teller was one of the Centennial State's greatest statesmen and political leaders. Now Duane A. Smith, author of Horace Tabor: Hi… OL15024398W
John Glenn John Glenn Sneed B. Collard "A juvenile biography of John Glenn, American astronaut"--Provided by publisher. OL15036026W
Robert Kennedy and his times Robert Kennedy and his times Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. A biography of the Senator who was assassinated in 1968, stressing the public and personal forces and events that shaped his life. OL15123199W
Up, Simba! Up, Simba! David Foster Wallace "In February 2000, Rolling Stone magazine sent David Foster Wallace, "NOT A POLITICAL JOURNALIST," on the road for a week with Senator John McCain's campaign to win the Republican nomination for the … OL15188560W
Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Sally Lee "Simple text and photographs describe the life of Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher. OL15587447W
Her way Her way Jeff Gerth She is one of the most influential and recognizable figures in our country, and perhaps the single most divisive individual in our political landscape. Now, as she make her historic run for the presi… OL16027361W
An American son An American son Marco Rubio Few politicians have risen to national prominence as quickly as Marco Rubio. Here is the full story of his unlikely journey. Florida Senator Marco Rubio electrified the 2012 Republican National Con­v… OL16607692W
James Z. George James Z. George Timothy B. Smith, Ph.D. “When the Mississippi school boy is asked who is called the ‘Great Commoner’ of public life in his State,” wrote Mississippi’s premier historian Dunbar Rowland in 1901, “he will unhesitatingly answer… OL16668689W
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
The good fight The good fight Walter F. Mondale "For More Than Five Decades In Public Life, Walter Mondale has played a leading role in America's movement for social change---in civil rights, environmentalism, consumer protection, and women's righ… OL17675317W
Barack Obama Barack Obama Bob Carlton It doesn't matter whether you've heard him speak, or even whether or not you agree with his politics. The life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone,… OL17728434W
Tour of duty Tour of duty Douglas Brinkley Covering more than four decades, Tour of Duty is the definitive account of John Kerry's journey from war to peace. Written by acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley, this is the first full-scale, intim… OL1826061W
Young Bob Young Bob Patrick J. Maney "Any list of best United States Senators would have to include "Young Bob" La Follette, whose career spanned the tumultuous years from Coolidge prosperity, through the Great Depression and World War … OL1867626W
Bob Dole, legendary senator Bob Dole, legendary senator Elaine Slivinski Lisandrelli Explores the life and career of Bob Dole, from his childhood in Kansas through his military service and learning to cope with his disability to his many years as a member of Congress. OL1955431W
Bobby Kennedy Bobby Kennedy Matthews, Christopher 396 pages : 25 cm OL19720218W
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
The Truths We Hold The Truths We Hold Kamala D. Harris From Kamala Harris, one of America's most inspiring political leaders and Joe Biden’s pick for his 2020 running mate, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what… OL20153281W
Bobby Kennedy Bobby Kennedy Chris Matthews 601 pages (large print) : 23 cm OL20191774W
The Bridge The Bridge David Remnick "The rise of Barack Obama is one of the great stories of this century: a defining moment in American history, and one with truly global resonance. Until now, no journalist or historian has written a … OL20724650W
American Evita American Evita Christopher Andersen "I don't quit. I keep going."-Hillary Rodham ClintonShe is, quite simply, the most famous, most complex, most loved/hated/admired/reviled woman -- perhaps person -- in America. And, whether she fulfi… OL274838W
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