presidential candidates

Profiles businessman, real estate scion, and presidential hopeful Donald Trump, using excerpts from his controversial speeches on immigration and gun control.

The Carter presidency was on life support. The Democrats, desperate to keep power and yearning to resurrect former glory, turned to Kennedy. And so, 1980 became a civil war. It was the last time an American president received a serious reelection challenge from inside his own party, the last contested convention, and the last all-out floor fight, where political combatants fought in real time to decide who would be the nominee. It was the last gasp of an outdated system, an insider's game that old Kennedy hands thought they had mastered, and the year that marked the unraveling of the Democratic Party as America had known it.

"Examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, and his legacy in politics"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the story of Belva Lockhood, a lawyer who argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and ran for office in 1884 while fighting for equality, and includes a glossary and timeline of events in womens' suffrage.

Looks at the life and career of Donald Trump, a businessman, real estate developer and the forty-fifth president of the United States, discussing his childhood, education and family.

"Offers readers an inside look into the life of Hillary Clinton and and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her road leading up to the White House and how her successful political career after her tenure as First Lady led to accomplishments in improving health care for women and children."--Amazon.com.

"Political insider Elaine Kamarck explains ... the presidential nomination process ...[focusing on] how presidential candidates since the early 1970s have sought to alter the rules in their favor and how their failures and successes have led to even more change. She describes how candidates have sought to manipulate the sequencing of primaries to their advantage and how Iowa and New Hampshire came to dominate the system. She analyzes the rules that are used to translate votes into delegates, paying special attention to the Democrats' twenty-year fight over proportional representation."--Provided by publisher.

"A revealing new portrait of Robert F. Kennedy... Overlooked by his father, and overshadowed by his war-hero brother, Bobby Kennedy was the perpetual underdog. When he had the chance to become a naval officer like Jack, Bobby turned it down, choosing instead to join the Navy as a common sailor. It was a life changing experience that led him to connect with voters from all walks of life: young or old, black or white, rich or poor. They were the people who turned out for him in his 1968 campaign. RFK would prove himself to be the rarest of politicians--both a pragmatist who knew how to get the job done and an unwavering idealist who could inspire millions. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, Matthews pulls back the curtain on the public and private worlds of Robert Francis Kennedy. He shines a light on all the important moments of his life, from his early years and his start in politics to his crucial role as attorney general in his brother's administration and his tragic run for president"--Provided by publisher.

"When Hillary Clinton was a young girl, her parents taught her to be strong and brave. She worked hard at everything she did, from getting good grades to earning merit badges as a Girl Scout. When Hillary grew up, she became a lawyer, a senator, and even ran for president! Hillary's determination showed little girls they can do anything they set their minds to."--Back cover.

An illustrated biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton.