When the Tea Party Came to Town
Inside the U.S. House of Representatives' Most Combative, Dysfunctional, and Infuriating Term in Modern History
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2013
Summary
From the author of the bestseller Dead Certain, the definitive book about the Bush Presidency, a revealing and riveting look at the new House of Representatives, elected in the history-making 2010 midterm elections.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781451642094 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1451642091 |
| Author: | Robert Draper |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 213mm |
Critics Review
“Vivid … Compelling … [Draper’s] refreshingly balanced account captures the drama of one of Congress’s most combative and maddeningly frustrating years in memory.”
“Vivid … Compelling … [Draper’s] refreshingly balanced account captures the drama of one of Congress’s most combative and maddeningly frustrating years in memory.” * The Wall Street Journal *
“Colorful … An engaging and often funny chronicle of the year in the House of Representatives following the Tea Party–powered 2010 elections.” * The New York Times Book Review *
“Superb … A rich and deeply reported look at the House Republicans who took over the chamber after the 2010 elections.” – Ryan Lizza * The New Yorker’s “Ten Best Political Books of 2012” *
“A gripping and fast-paced narrative.” * The Daily Beast *
Robert Draper
Robert Draper is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and National Geographic and a correspondent to GQ. He is the author of several books, most recently the New York Times bestseller Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush. He lives in Washington, DC.
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