The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obamas Historic Victory
by By Plouffe, David
Category: Political Science , Political Process , Campaigns & Elections

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