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The speechwriter, a brief education in politics, Barton Swaim

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The speechwriter, a brief education in politics, Barton Swaim

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eng

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contains biographical information

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non fiction

Main title

The speechwriter

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Barton Swaim

Sub title

a brief education in politics

Summary

"An intimate and hilarious look inside the spin room of the modern politician: a place where ideals are crushed, English is mangled, people are humiliated, and the opportunity for humor is everywhere,"--NovelistFrom 2007 to 2010 Swaim worked for Mark Sanford, South Carolina's governor, as a communications officer and speechwriter. Everyone knows this kind of politician: a charismatic maverick who goes up against the system and its ways, but thinks he doesn't have to live by the rules. Swaim tells the story of a band of believers who attach themselves to this sort of ambitious narcissist-- and what happens when it all comes crashing down

Table Of Contents

The dumps -- The writer -- Language -- My list -- Letters -- The art of saying no -- Talking points -- Press conferences -- Verbiage -- Stimulus -- Tea Party -- Fall -- Impeachment -- Larger notion

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Speech-writer, a brief education in politics

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