I am a Political Science major. I love politics, I really do. There is something about it. Now, that does not mean I will become a politician, or really do anything with politics in my future -- but I still love reading about it. And in particular, presidential elections.
During the 2008 primary season, I commandeered the television in my apartment every night to watch the news. My room mates were understanding enough not to invite people over for the first hour that I was home because I was usually talking to myself during the broadcast - whether or not I agreed with the commentary, etc. Then during the actual election, I took a Campaign and Election class. I planned my schedule accordingly to take it that Fall. If I did do anything with politics, it would be elections.
So when this book, Game Change came out I know I would sooner or later have to read it. I chose the 'latter' option, because I heard this was more of a 'tell all' kind of coverage of the election. And personally I am not a fan of reading about other people's dirty laundry. I like the strategy, not the muck. But after finding a really good deal on a copy, I picked it up and decided to finally read it.
2/3 of the book was about the Clinton/Obama slug fest. The remainder of the book was about Palin. It was interesting to read about the election from a 'non-biased' view point. One of the other books that I own on the subject is written by Obama's camp, so it was nice to round out the discussion.
It was exactly how I thought it would be. The airing of other people's laundry. Very little strategy.
However it was interesting to get a different spin on the Obama camp, to get some of the picture of the fight which is just ever so slightly different from outside of the winner's circle.
Final Score: 3 out of 5 stars
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