First published 2008
Terry McAuliffe stands at the center of American political power, having spent over twenty-five years as the most successful fundraiser in political history. His career began straight from college with Jimmy Carter's 1980 reelection campaign, where he quickly rose to become a chief fundraiser. McAuliffe moves through Washington's corridors alongside legendary Democrats including Tip O'Neill, Jimmy Carter, Dick Gephardt, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Al Gore. Known as a colorful, fun-loving character respected even by Republican opponents, he serves as a forceful spokesman for his party. His memoir reveals the wild side of political life, from literal alligator wrestling to running the Democratic National Committee. McAuliffe pulls back the curtain on celebrity fundraising, high-stakes campaigns, and his close friendship with President Clinton. The book delivers both humor and insider knowledge about American politics, showing how one man's boundless energy helped shape the Democratic Party for decades.
Genres: 20th-century, business, american, political-science, politics, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-knowledge, political-power
Setting: WASHINGTON DC
Period: 1980S, 2000S
416 pages · Paperback · St. Martin's Griffin