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Hardball: How Politics Is Played Told by One Who Knows the Gameby Christopher Matthews
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:How politics is played by one who knows the game... Chris Matthews has spent a quarter century on the playing field of American politics — from righthand man of Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill to host of NBC's highest rated cable talk show Hardball. In this revised and updated edition of his political classic, he offers fascinating new stories of raw ambition, brutal rivalry, and exquisite seduction and reveals the inside rules that govern the game of power. Review:Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr.The best in the business! Review:Ben Bradleeauthor of A Good Life and Conversations with KennedyChristopher Matthews writes about politics with relish — the way sports writers cover boxing. Review:Christopher Lehmann-HauptThe New York TimesSavvy and amusing...Fresh and original. Review:William SafireChris Matthews hits a political homer with Hardball. For political sagacity and humor, this ranks with the work of George Washington Plunkitt. Review:The Wall Street JournalA thoroughly entertaining book about modern-day American politics and how it's played...Hardball is a must-read textbook that should be read with a marker. Review:Sam DonaldsonBrilliant! God may take care of fools, drunks and the United States, but Chris Matthews has the goods on how Washington politicians take care of the rest of us. Review:William Safire Chris Matthews hits a political homer with Hardball. For political sagacity and humor, this ranks with the work of George Washington Plunkitt. Review:Tim RussertIn Washington, everyone says they "practice" politics, and "develop" policy. But to succeed they know they must "play hardball." This book smartly captures that central truth! Review:Hendrik HertzbergSenior Editor, The New YorkerPeople will be quoting Hardball as long as the game of politics is played. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part I Alliances 1 It's Not Who You Know; It's Who You Get to Know 2 "All Politics Is Local" 3 It's Better to Receive Than to Give 4 "Dance with the One That Brung Ya" Part II Enemies 5 Keep Your Enemies in Front of You 6 Don't Get Mad; Don't Get Even; Get Ahead 7 Leave No Shot Unanswered Part III Deals 8 "Only Talk When It Improves the Silence" 9 Always Concede on Principle Part IV Reputations 10 Hang a Lantern on Your Problem 11 Spin! 12 "The Press Is the Enemy" 13 The Reputation of Power 14 Positioning Perspective Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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