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Informationen zum Autor Edward A. Lynch is a recognized expert on Virginia and national politics. He is a frequent commentator on TV and radio. Lynch is a professor and the chair of the Department of Political Science at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Klappentext This book traces the remarkable political career of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen, which has featured multiple returns from seeming oblivion. The author provides a balanced look at Allen's successes and failures, and the reader will learn as much about recent American politics as about Allen himself. Zusammenfassung This book traces the remarkable political career of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen! which has featured multiple returns from seeming oblivion. The author provides a balanced look at Allen's successes and failures! and the reader will learn as much about recent American politics as about Allen himself. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Prologue: Listening Tours Part 4 Part 1: The Setting Chapter 5 1. The Virginia Legacy Chapter 6 2. Trial Runs Part 7 Part 2: The Rise Chapter 8 3. Thomas Jefferson's Seat Chapter 9 4. Interlude in Washington Chapter 10 5. Reviving Fortunes: Winning the Nomination Chapter 11 6. Gaining the Governorship Part 12 Part 3: Redefining Conservatism Chapter 13 7. Governor of the Commonwealth: The First Year Chapter 14 8. Soft Teeth and Strong Lessons Chapter 15 9. Finishing Strong Part 16 Part 4: The Larger Stage Chapter 17 10. The Next Rung Chapter 18 11. "The Greatest Board of Directors in the World" Chapter 19 12. The Nightmare Campaign Chapter 20 Epilogue: The Future is Now Chapter 21 Bibliography
