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Divernan

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22. Reviewers across political spectrum praised this book, unlike you.
Thu May 8, 2014, 03:06 AM
May 2014

"A page-turner" —US News & World Report

"Does a masterly job of recreating the diplomacy aimed at bringing the titans together...Unlike chroniclers of recent history who laboriously recount what most of us remember, Mr. Gillon has real news to tell." —The Wall Street Journal

"Renders a fraught moment in American political history with clarity."


Publishers Weekly

"Gillon sheds more light on the political instincts of both men than any other book yet written about either.... this excellent book should be an essential acqisition for all libraries." —Library Journal

"Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich were two of the most interesting, gifted and complicated figures ever to grace American politics. Steve Gillon, a thoughtful historian with exceptional political savvy, has turned his ample gifts to capturing the politics of the Clinton-Gingrich moment. He sheds new light on their relationship, and explains not only where they came from but also where their confrontation led us. This is an important book about a fascinating episode." —E. J. Dionne, Jr., author of Souled Out and Why Americans Hate Politics

"Steven Gillon, using a wide range of inside sources, tells a great and absorbing story: how Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich, who had fought for years over the meaning of the 1960s, schemed in 1997 to form a centrist political coalition, only to fail amidst the nasty partisan wrangling that led to the impeachment of the president." —James T.Patterson, author of Restless Giant: The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore

The Pact has an excellent premise and is executed masterfully. Steve Gillon deftly tells the story of this odd couple from the 1990s, showing the surprising similarities between Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich, and how they differed. In the process, Gillon insightfully and entertainingly helps us understand the 1990s, the 1960s and the entire Baby Boom generation—and epoch."— Gil Troy, author of Leading from the Center: Why Moderates Make the Best Presidents

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pact-steven-m-gillon/1008874548?ean=9780195322781

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America thanks you Monica Lewinsky! [View all] MannyGoldstein May 2014 OP
creativity points for this particular slander against Dems... great work! dionysus May 2014 #1
"the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation." MannyGoldstein May 2014 #2
you'll be waiting for a long time for me to bring up your entire career of smearing dems on DU, dionysus May 2014 #5
Stay focused, now. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #8
actually, what offends me is the burden on Lewinsky. Bill roguevalley May 2014 #20
Manny didn't hold Ms. Lewinsky responsible or call her a "demon" Divernan May 2014 #24
Newt Gingrich isn't a Dem, and Erskine Bowles is a Third Wayer. The Third Way, a title chosen to sabrina 1 May 2014 #14
Has Clinton confirmed any of these statements? joshcryer May 2014 #17
In 2004, Bush (and the media) called Kerry a liar for saying that Bush intended to privatize SS karynnj May 2014 #57
why not go back a little more in time and congratulate Mr & Mrs Lewisnki for fucking. Sheepshank May 2014 #47
Post removed Post removed May 2014 #13
+100000 wyldwolf May 2014 #55
Here's a shocker. I don't care. History. No Obama scandals? nr babylonsister May 2014 #3
None to mention Supersedeas May 2014 #80
Post removed Post removed May 2014 #4
no kidding. true performance art, glazed by bitterness, sprinkled with expired clever dust.. dionysus May 2014 #6
. MohRokTah May 2014 #12
Careful.... Bobbie Jo May 2014 #52
I noted that yesterday.....pretty startling. nt msanthrope May 2014 #61
The GOP is just uber-duper-jelly that Obama is scandal free and will exit office that way. Rex May 2014 #7
Manny, still a clown. xoxoxoxox!!!1Q nt babylonsister May 2014 #9
Did you want to dispute any facts? MannyGoldstein May 2014 #10
... Scuba May 2014 #32
DU UNRec. eom MohRokTah May 2014 #11
If Hillary gets the nomination, is Erskine Bowles part of the bargain? JDPriestly May 2014 #15
Erskine Bowles: O's choice to lead the chained/CPI Cat Food Commission Divernan May 2014 #21
I remember that. It was a shock at the time. Erskine Bowles, Third Way, pro Privatization of sabrina 1 May 2014 #53
He had better access to Gingrich for the book. joshcryer May 2014 #16
Reviewers across political spectrum praised this book, unlike you. Divernan May 2014 #22
Do you think Newt and Bill could've passed cuts? joshcryer May 2014 #23
If you'd take time to read the entire 6 page article, obviously Bill believed he could. Divernan May 2014 #25
Quote the relevant parts. joshcryer May 2014 #27
DUers can read the OP link themselves. Divernan May 2014 #29
There is no evidence Clinton was backing cuts. joshcryer May 2014 #30
It's old news that SS was on the chopping block during the Clinton Administration. Too bad they sabrina 1 May 2014 #54
Yes, because the economy was substantially better under Clinton than under Bush Hippo_Tron May 2014 #74
One year of growth would not have convinced the Reps. joshcryer May 2014 #76
Elderly Americans are not screwed treestar May 2014 #18
So much coming out at one time...hmmmm... tofuandbeer May 2014 #19
I have never known a country that hates it's poor like the USA Prophet 451 May 2014 #26
I have to admit that I was grateful that the tacky affair completely stalled Congress Warpy May 2014 #28
Well stated. Divernan May 2014 #31
My thoughts too. Cleita May 2014 #77
You use a History Channel paid hack as a source? Suppose that's better than Fox News for Benghazi msanthrope May 2014 #33
You look pretty good on video: MannyGoldstein May 2014 #34
Lighten up, Francis.... msanthrope May 2014 #38
CAREFUL! Two totally innocuous posts have already been hidden on this thread. 11 Bravo May 2014 #41
You can get alerted on for merely writing "You Better Believe It!" nt msanthrope May 2014 #44
Which led to Obama cutting Social Security. JoePhilly May 2014 #35
Which didn't actually happen... DanTex May 2014 #48
... yea ... but its gonna!!! JoePhilly May 2014 #49
Oh, I see. Sorry, misinterpreted your last post. DanTex May 2014 #51
I'm surprised at all the hate you're getting for this one. dawg May 2014 #36
Human nature is interesting MannyGoldstein May 2014 #37
You've got the haters on the run, Manny! Divernan May 2014 #45
Didn't Clinton repeal Glass-Steagall after Lewinsky? ProSense May 2014 #39
Yes & I bet it realy really hurts when someone twists your arm. misterhighwasted May 2014 #40
Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), whose father helped write Glass-Steagall in the 1930s, saw it in clear misterhighwasted May 2014 #42
I didn't realize that having to hear about that nonsense at the time was anything more Dragonfli May 2014 #43
++++++1,000++++++ Divernan May 2014 #46
Why stop there? Why not also thank her for hurting Gore's 2000 chances... DanTex May 2014 #50
As creative as Manny's writing is, it has become clear he doesn't want a Democrat in the White House wyldwolf May 2014 #56
Manny's "image" is that of all progressives, but not the Blue Dogs/corporatists. Divernan May 2014 #58
What is Manny doing to achieve that dream? wyldwolf May 2014 #59
That opens the door to demanding to know what YOU do, kiddo! Divernan May 2014 #60
on-line debate is not activism. It's slacktivism... kiddo! (lol) wyldwolf May 2014 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids May 2014 #63
That term applies to you, since you provide no facts re your non-DU activities. Divernan May 2014 #64
I haven't taken the moral high ground but I will tell you this wyldwolf May 2014 #65
You claimed a lot, but failed to provide ANY proof of what you do. Divernan May 2014 #67
I don't need to provide proof. I don't care to see yours wyldwolf May 2014 #68
Did FDR fill his White House with bankers? MannyGoldstein May 2014 #71
Did he intern Japanese-American citizens? wyldwolf May 2014 #72
Unemployment halved in FDR's first term, GDP grew by 8% per year. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #73
Well, Manny, you sound like someone defending Bill Clinton despite the bad things he may have done. wyldwolf May 2014 #75
A few bankers in the White House. Not *all* bankers. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #78
So your major concern is bankers. If I were around in the 1930s-40s... wyldwolf May 2014 #79
You and I want different Democratic parties MannyGoldstein May 2014 #69
I think you're right that we want different Democratic parties but here's the difference wyldwolf May 2014 #70
DU AUTOMATIC Mannny Rec. eom Autumn May 2014 #66
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