The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election Review

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The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election ReviewPost mortem books on presidential election campaigns are nothing new and there have been many of them, but 2008 was truly one of those landmark campaigns that truly warrants re-examination. The 2008 campaign was remarkable for so many reasons as the candidates competing reflected a growing diversity of voice and highlighted various tensions in American society, particularly when it came to class, gender, ideology, and of course race. It was also one of those rare races where neither the incumbent nor the incumbent vice-president was a candidate; a veritable clean slate for both parties. The campaign was also played out against the backdrop of ongoing wars, a slowing economy and widespread concern over the future direction of the country. And rather than focusing solely on the candidates and what happened Balz and Johnson focus almost as much on what was going on in the minds of voters.
As with most campaign post mortems Balz and Johnson start as the various candidates announce their intention to run quickly, reminding viewers that what turned out did not always seem inevitable or even likely at the time. The Obama candidacy actually started far earlier than perhaps many of us remember and his early performances were staggeringly bad, something the authors capture quite well. At a town hall meeting with union members Senator John Edwards comes out swinging with his proposal health care, only to be one-upped by Senator Hillary Clinton who obviously drew off her in-depth knowledge on the subject. By comparison then-Senator Obama seemed completely out of his league when his turn came and performance was dismal. The Obama machine that would come to dominate later on had not yet gelled, and for a while it looked like it would never get the chance.
Both Balz and Johnson are fantastic at bringing the highs and lows of the campaign trail back to life. Even though you know the inevitable outcomes they still keep the retelling lively and gripping. Balz's insight a the lead political reporter for the Washington Post also gave him greater access to the candidates and provided much of the material here that give you greater insight into their character. But rather than focusing solely on the candidates and what happened "The Battle for America" provides great insight into the minds of the voters and the tectonic shifts occurring in American society, for the 2008 election was as much about the changes the electorate was undergoing as the candidates who were running. "Battle for America" is an excellent lively page-turner that also is more interesting for it's insight into the changing face of America. Well worth the read!The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election Overview

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