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POLITICAL WATCH
This month's crop of political books yields some biggies, including books about big political operatives and books by big names in media.
In her characteristic style, the Huffington Post editor explains how the fringe elements of the Republican party are derailing the country.
Right Is Wrong
By Arianna Huffington
Knopf, $24.95
ISBN 9780307269669
Princeton University professor Wilentz discusses the conservative movement that has dominated American politics for the last 40 years, as personified by Reagan.
The Age of Reagan
By Sean Wilentz
Harper, $27.95
ISBN 9780060744809
The son of JFK speechwriter Arthur Schlesinger Jr. examines the relationship between presidents and their scribes (the "ghosts" of the title), from FDR to G.W. Bush.
White House Ghosts
By Robert Schlesinger
S&S, $30
ISBN 9780743291699
A collection of speeches on the role of religion, media and history in our society, from legendary broadcaster Moyers.
Moyers on Democracy
By Bill Moyers
Doubleday, $26.95
ISBN 9780385523806
Former San Francisco Chronicle Washington bureau chief Sandalow offers an in-depth look at the personal and political sides of history-making Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
Madam Speaker
By Marc Sandalow
Rodale, $25.95
ISBN 9781594868078
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