the audacious rebuilding of a political machine Halper, Daniel 1986- creator text bibliography biography nyu 2014 First edition. monographic eng

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xxv, 319 pages ; 24 cm. In 2001, Bill and Hillary Clinton left the White House under a cloud, dogged by scandals and investigations. Even many Democrats were glad to see them go. Yet within just a few years, Bill had secured a new reputation as a global humanitarian and elder statesman, and Hillary was running for president. Despite her 2008 loss to Barack Obama, Hillary bounced back to become a powerful and respected figure in his cabinet. Today the Clintons are among the most popular politicians in America -- respected and feared by Republicans and Democrats alike. Their transformation has been so complete that it takes an effort to recall just how low their fortunes were a decade ago. None of this happened by accident. Behind the Clintons' remarkable comeback is an untold story of strategic calculation, backroom deals, reckless gambles, and an unquenchable thirst for wealth and power. Here, Weekly Standard reporter Daniel Halper compiles a wealth of research, exclusive documents, and candid interviews with friends, allies, and former enemies of the Clintons to reveal how they rebuilt their reputations, reconstructed their political machine, and positioned themselves for even greater success. Halper describes in intimate detail how the Bill and Hillary partnership works; provides new insights into their deals and friendships; and a comprehensive Republican effort to bring their ambitions to a halt. Brand management -- Hillary's redemption -- On their own -- Charm offensives -- Seducing the Bushes -- Death defiers -- Out of control -- The bubble -- The deal -- Daddy's little girl -- Chasing Hillary -- The road to coronation. Daniel Halper. Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-306) and index. n-us--- Clinton, Bill 1946- Clinton, Hillary 1947- Presidents United States Biography Presidentes Estados Unidos Biografías Presidents' spouses United States Biography Esposas de presidentes Estados Unidos Biografías Women legislators United States Biography Mujeres legisladoras Estados Unidos Biografías Women cabinet officers United States Biography Presidential candidates United States Biography Candidatos presidenciales Estados Unidos United States Politics and government 2001-2009 United States Politics and government 2009-2017 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2001-2009 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2009-2017 002 E 886 H195c 2014 973.929092/2 9780062311238 (hardcover) 0062311239 (hardcover) 2013497788 FMG 150121 20230805181421.0 18457188 eng