AUDIOBOOK
What a Party!
My Life among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Anima
Terry McAuliffe1
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About
For a generation of Democrats, Terry McAuliffe has been the ultimate political insider: strategist and spokesperson for the party, confidant for the candidates, mediator among party leaders, and without question the most successful fundraiser in political history. Now, McAuliffe's energetic memoir provides readers with a fly-on-the-wall view, from the front lines to the back rooms where deals are made, strategies are conceived, initiatives launched, and elections are won-or sometimes, lost.
With revealing anecdotes that take you from the Carter-Kennedy primary contest in 1980, through the Clinton years, to the near victories and crushing losses of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns, this is a fascinating, hilarious, and in-your-face look at Congress and Washington, DC, behind the scenes. Dedication and Foreword
Authors Note
Introduction
Part 01: Stepping Into the Ring - Chapter 01
Chapter 02
Chapter 03
Chapter 04
Chapter 05
Chapter 06
Chapter 07
Chapter 08
Part 02: Fighting Hard for the President - Chapter 09
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Part 03: The Main Event - Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Epilogue
"What a Party! is a must-read for all of us who love politics, believe in public service, and know that laughter is often the best survival strategy."
"No one knows more about American politics than Terry McAuliffe. He gives
us some remarkable insights and knows how to make his accounts both humorous
and informative."
"I've often said Terry's energy could light up a city, and readers of this book will know why. Terry's excitement for politics-and life-is evident on every page."
"[An] interesting description of the highs and lows of his life…McAuliffe narrates his own life story, which lends authenticity."
With revealing anecdotes that take you from the Carter-Kennedy primary contest in 1980, through the Clinton years, to the near victories and crushing losses of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns, this is a fascinating, hilarious, and in-your-face look at Congress and Washington, DC, behind the scenes. Dedication and Foreword
Authors Note
Introduction
Part 01: Stepping Into the Ring - Chapter 01
Chapter 02
Chapter 03
Chapter 04
Chapter 05
Chapter 06
Chapter 07
Chapter 08
Part 02: Fighting Hard for the President - Chapter 09
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Part 03: The Main Event - Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Epilogue
"What a Party! is a must-read for all of us who love politics, believe in public service, and know that laughter is often the best survival strategy."
"No one knows more about American politics than Terry McAuliffe. He gives
us some remarkable insights and knows how to make his accounts both humorous
and informative."
"I've often said Terry's energy could light up a city, and readers of this book will know why. Terry's excitement for politics-and life-is evident on every page."
"[An] interesting description of the highs and lows of his life…McAuliffe narrates his own life story, which lends authenticity."