legislators

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legislators

Piety & power

Mike Pence and the taking of the White House
2019
LoBianco offers a revealing portrait of Mike Pence, the devout Christian who shocked many of his closest followers when he joined the campaign and became one of the strongest champions of Donald Trump. He also explores the rumors surrounding the Vice President's ambitions to succeed and even "overthrow" Trump. From unearthing anecdotes about Pence's faith, his marriage to Karen Pence, his obsequious relationship with Trump, his deeply buried personality, and his presidential aspirations and plans for America's future, LoBianco sheds light on this ambitious Midwestern politician, his past, and his possible future.
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Kamala Harris

2019
Recounts the life and political career of California senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
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Black water

A Fourth of July party ends in tragedy when twenty-six-year-old Kelly Kelleher leaves the party with a powerful, intoxicated senator.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell

senator and artist
A biography of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the Native American man from Colorado who was elected to the United States Senate in 1992.
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Davy Crockett

A biography of frontiersman, soldier, and Congressman Davy Crockett.
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An American story

the speeches of Barack Obama : a primer
Contains the annotated, unabridged texts of twenty-one speeches delivered by Illinois senator and President Barack Obama between 2002 and 2008, and includes profiles of Barack and Michelle Obama, and a summary of his policy positions.
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Barack Obama for beginners

an essential guide
An introduction to the personal and political life of President Barack Obama that discusses his family, beliefs, and political record and includes illustrations.
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Hillary Clinton

politician and activist
Hillary Rodham Clinton has had significant "firsts": First Lady of the United States and the first female candidate for a major political party to run for president of the United States. She has endured her share of scandals and is a celebrated former secretary of state, senator, and political activist. Young readers will learn more about the politician s life and accomplishments through easy-to-follow text accompanied by dynamic full-color photographs as well as direct quotes from Clinton herself. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.
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Barack Obama

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States.
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Patrick Henry

liberty or death
Presents a short biography of American patriot Patrick Henry written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his outspoken cause for liberty during the American Revolutionary period.
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