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Book SynopsisTag Teaming the Press follows Bill and Hillary Clinton's lifelong association with the media, showing how they have developed and, over the years, modified their tactics. This book not only presents interesting stories about them from reporters' points of view, but also raises important issues that any civically engaged citizen will want to explore.
Trade ReviewAs a former Arkansas TV journalist who quite often was the target of the Clinton wrath, I found Tag Teaming the Press a thoroughly enlightening report of what it was like when Bill and Hillary were in their 'formative' stages as far as their attitudes toward the media and the First Amendment are concerned. Temper and patience, anger and schmoozing—it's all here to see, warts and all. -- Mel Hanks, Fort Hays State University
A lively and revealing account of the odd dance between the media and the First Family of politics and press relations. With fascinating anecdotes and sharp insight, James E. Mueller pulls back the curtain on Bill and Hillary Clinton's mastery of media relations. Read Tag Teaming the Press and you'll understand—this is how the Clintons do it. -- Wayne Slater, writer, Dallas Morning News and coauthor of Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Tag Teaming the Press Chapter 2 We to They Chapter 3 He Wants to Please Chapter 4 She Wants to Control Chapter 5 Azalea Pink Rage and the Book of Accounts Chapter 6 Tag Team: Enter the Secret Weapon Chapter 7 Tag Team: Enter the Rock Star Surrogate Chapter 8 Knee-Jerk Liberal Press or Republican Noise Machine? Chapter 9 How Could You Prepare for Washington? Chapter 10 Get Used to It
