The audacity to win : the inside story and lessons of Barack Obama's historic victory

Enter The Audacity to Win Book Club Discussion Contest Watch David Plouffe discuss The Audacity to Win on "Meet the Press" David Plouffe not only led the effort that put Barack Obama in the White House, but he also changed the face of politics forever and reenergized the idea of democracy itself. The Audacity to Win is his story of that groundbreaking achievement, taking readers inside the remarkable campaign that led to the election of the first African American president. For two years Plouffe worked side by side with Obama, charting the course of the campaign. His is the ultimate insider’s tale, revealing both the strategies that delivered Obama to office and how the candidate and campaign handled moments of great challenge and opportunity. Moving from the deliberations about whether to run at all, through the epic primary battle with Hillary Clinton and the general election against John McCain, Plouffe showcases the high-wire gamesmanship that fascinated pundits and the drama and intrigue that captivated a nation. The Audacity to Win chronicles the arrival of a new moment in American life at the convergence of digital technology and grassroots organization, and the exciting possibilities revealed by a campaign that in many ways functioned as a $1 billion start-up with laser-like focus and discipline. In this extraordinary book, David Plouffe unfolds one of the most important political stories of our time, one whose lessons are not limited to politics, but reach to the greatest heights of what we dream about for our country and ourselves. Watch a Video EDITORIAL REVIEW: **The architect of the Obama campaign reveals how it all happened- and how it will revolutionize our politics** David Plouffe not only led the effort that put Barack Obama in the White House, but he also changed the face of politics forever and reenergized the idea of democracy itself. *The Audacity to Win* is his story of that groundbreaking achievement, taking readers inside the remarkable campaign that led to the election of the first African American president. For two years Plouffe worked side by side with Obama, charting the course of the campaign. His is the ultimate insider's tale, revealing both the strategies that delivered Obama to office and how the candidate and campaign handled moments of great challenge and opportunity. Moving from the deliberations about whether to run at all, through the epic primary battle with Hillary Clinton and the general election against John McCain, Plouffe showcases the high-wire gamesmanship that fascinated pundits and the drama and intrigue that captivated a nation. *The Audacity to Win* chronicles the arrival of a new moment in American life at the convergence of digital technology and grassroots organization, and the exciting possibilities revealed by a campaign that in many ways functioned as a $1 billion start-up with laser-like focus and discipline. In this extraordinary book, David Plouffe unfolds one of the most important political stories of our time, one whose lessons are not limited to politics, but reach to the greatest heights of what we dream about for our country and ourselves. Political Science,Presidents & Heads of State,General,Biography & Autobiography,United States,History,Presidents,USA,History of the Americas,Regional History,International Relations,Current Events,Politics,Political leaders & leadership,Government,Political campaigns,21st Century,Political Process,Election,2008,United States - 21st Century,Obama; Barack,Barack,Executive Branch,U.S. Presidential Elections,c 2000 to c 2010,Presidents - United States - Election - 2008,21st century history: from c 2000 -,Obama,Elections,David,Elections & referenda,Political Process - Elections,Plouffe; David,Plouffe,Political campaigns - United States,Government - Executive Branch The Forty-fourth President's Campaign Manager Reveals The Strategies That He Credits With Obama's Successful Primary And General Elections, Explaining How A Combination Of Technology And Grassroots Organization Is Revolutionizing Politics. Yes Or No -- Taking Off While Affixing The Wings -- Building Blocks -- The Empire Strikes Back -- Win Or Go Home -- Roller-coaster Time -- Super Tuesday -- Ecstasy. Agony. -- Agony. Ecstasy. -- Closing The Door -- Reloading For The General -- Innocents Abroad -- Filling Out The Ticket -- Hurricane Sarah -- It's The Economy, Stupid -- Plumbers And Radicals -- Endgame. David Plouffe. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.