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The Selling of the President

Author: Joe McGinniss

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

November 14, 2024

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A book written by a young writer who got complete access to the Nixon campaign, described as 'a wonderful book to read if you're interested in this campaign or campaigning generally' that lifted the lid on the cynicism of presidential campaigns

June 26, 2024

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Described as 'a brilliant book' about how Nixon used California advertising techniques to systematically hone his 1968 campaign with rehearsed lines and hammered messages - noted as a pioneering approach to modern political campaigning.