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Losers

the road to everyplace but the White House
Book • 1998
In 'Losers: The Road to Everyplace but the White House', Michael Lewis provides a humorous and unflinching analysis of the 1996 U.S.

presidential campaign.

He follows candidates like Pat Buchanan, Phil Gramm, John McCain, Alan Keyes, Steve Forbes, and Bob Dole, exposing the absurdities and unsavory aspects of the political process.

Lewis critiques the influence of money and the superficiality of political discourse, leaving readers questioning the nature of political success.

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Mentioned by Michael Lewis in the context of his work on the 1996 presidential campaign.
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