POLITICAL WATCH

Whether you've made up your mind or are still undecided (really?), there's a political book out there for you.


Beware the third-party candidate, especially when he is literally holier than thou. In Merullo's 11th novel, a godsend—Jesus himself—enters the presidential race.

    American Savior
    By Roland Merullo
    Algonquin, 24.95
    ISBN 9781565126077


Originally conceived as a primer for Phil Valentine's radio audience, this book covers the issues A to Z for anyone who knows they are right.

    The Conservative's Handbook
    By Phil Valentine
    Cumberland House, $19.95
    ISBN 9781581826623


A la his best-selling anti-Kerry book, Unfit for Command, Corsi offers an in-depth look at Barack Obama's background and a preview of an Obama presidency.

    The Obama Nation
    By Jerome S. Corsi
    Threshold Editions, $28
    ISBN 9781416598060


Author Galbraith says whoever wins in November will need to counteract the conservatives' manipulation of market forces with strong fiscal and security policy.

    The Predator State
    By James K. Galbraith
    Free Press, $25
    ISBN 9781416566830


Zuniga's "Daily Kos" is one of the most-read political blogs; his book offers advice on using grass roots digital activism to affect change.

    Taking on the System
    By Markos Moulitsas Zuniga
    Penguin/Celebra, $23.95
    ISBN 9780451225191


If you love Dubya, you'll love John McCain, the former Clinton strategist and current CNN contributor says in this carefully documented analysis.

    Third Term
    By Paul Begala
    S&S, $15
    ISBN 9781439102138


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