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"A collection of entertaining and cautionary tales of political missteps in American history, from the birth of the nation through the present day. Just in time for the presidential election of 2016 comes Political Suicide, a history of the best and most interesting missteps, peccadilloes, bad calls, back room hijinks, sordid pasts, rotten breaks, and just plain dumb mistakes in the annals of American politics. They have tweeted their private parts to women they're trying to impress. They have gotten caught on tape doing and saying things they really shouldn't have. They have denied knowing about the underhanded doings of underlings-- only to have a paper trail lead straight back to them. Nowadays, it seems like half of what we hear about politicians isn't about laws or governing, but is instead coverage focused on shenanigans, questionable morals, and scandals too numerous to count. And while we shake our heads in disbelief, we still can't resist poring over the details of these notorious incidents. In Political Suicide, the foibles of our politicians are brought from the tabloid pages to this entertaining-- and cautionary-- tale of American history."--provided by publisher

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 MY DAD CAN DO ANYTHING -- 2 DISTRACTION, AVOIDANCE, AND REDIRECTION -- 3 GROWING UP RIGHT -- 4 FATHERLY ADVICE -- 5 THE FACTS OF LIFE -- 6 NONSENSE AND PALAVER -- 7 THE SOFT SPOT -- 8 THE SPORTING LIFE -- 9 THE GREAT PROTECTOR -- 10 LOVE AND FAMILY -- 11 ASK YOUR MOTHER -- 12 "OH, DAD!" -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- Oh, Mom! -- Love, Sex, & Marriage -- Ouch! -- Family Relations -- Personal Hygiene & Good Health -- Unconditional Love -- Keeping Up Appearances -- Good Advice -- Good Manners & Bad Behavior -- Wise Words -- Questionable Wisdom -- Mom Learned It All from Grandma -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author

Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- PARTY HISTORIES: OR, HOW THINGS BEGAN TO BREW -- THE STORY OF DWAYNE W. -- PARTY MISSION STATEMENTS -- EVERYONE HAS ISSUES -- A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACTIVIST -- MEET THE BIGWIGS! -- SIGNS & SLOGANS -- POLLING FOR DUMMIES -- PARTY POLITICS, DISSECTED -- CHOOSE YOUR POISON -- YOUR POLITICAL SCORECARD -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"Delectable tidbits, quotable quotes, eye-popping revelations, dastardly deeds, heroic tales, and much to vibrate your funny bone... Erin McHugh is a masterful miner with a jeweler's keen eye, a razor-sharp pen, and a delicious sense of humor." (Eric Marcus, author of Making Gay History). Everyone loves a scandal! When that scandal involves something of a homosexual nature, tongues wag. In this cleverly written volume, discover the secret affairs and hidden love affairs that have helped bring homosexuality to the mainstream. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) Erin McHugh is a writer and former publishing executive.