Clinton, Inc.: The Audacious Rebuilding of a Political Machine

I'd argue you should print the unattributed stuff if you can't substantiate with someone or something on the record. This one's right there with the worst stuff on conservative talk radio. The title is both deceiving and truthful. However, it does not tell you that inside the book is just a bunch of Clinton poison. While every single page of the book was interesting, and while Halper was able to interview reliable sources such as John McCain, Newt Gingrich, and Bob Shrum, there are too much anonymous sources that I no longer bothered to count how man The title is both deceiving and truthful.

What is this, the communist Soviet Union? And if that were the case, it has made me question the courage it would take for someone to write a book like this. Better call up the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library for a nomination on a Profile of Courage. At some points the book sounded like an episode right out of Scandal. And any nonfiction work that seems like a fictional TV show is never a good sign.

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I'm not saying Bill and Hillary aren't what they are like on television or in interviews. I know nothing personal about Bill and Hillary, except those that have been made public, but I questioned the credibility of the sources far too many times to give this book more than three stars — which, by the way, is a generous rate considering how I actually persevered to finish this book.

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Feb 09, Grazyna Nawrocka rated it really liked it Shelves: The reason I reached for this book, was that I wanted to sort my ideas about Hillary. On the surface everything was perfect, still I was against her winning. How did it happen that she didn't get the job? As the author explained it, many people had "a visceral feeling" about her candidacy. The book itself is made up in big part of speculations. I didn't like "Chasing Hillary" chapter. The author discovered mode of operation, which seems true for the whole Clinton's family. After finishing to rea The reason I reached for this book, was that I wanted to sort my ideas about Hillary.

After finishing to read, two ideas crossed my mind: Aug 06, Robert Miller rated it really liked it. This is one in a series of books that endeavors to explain how and why the Clintons' remain powerful and relevant in today's politics regardless of their character issues. Much is already known about Bill's personal issues and his politco mastership, however this book also illuminates his friable side- especially where Monica Lewinsky is concerned.

For instance, when CNN planned to air a documentary on the life of Hillary in , the two were adamantly opposed to the production because they fea This is one in a series of books that endeavors to explain how and why the Clintons' remain powerful and relevant in today's politics regardless of their character issues. For instance, when CNN planned to air a documentary on the life of Hillary in , the two were adamantly opposed to the production because they feared it would re-kindle the Lewinsky affair;the four-hour miniseries was to start at the point where Hillary first discovered her husband's fling with the twenty-two-year old intern in the Oval office.

The Clinton's protestantism blocked the show from airing. The book covers alleged deals between Obama and the Clintons' regarding the election, Hillary's ineptness while campaigning on script, Chelsea's empowerment and mediocre accomplishments given her advantages , the millions the couple now make from their political status, and some new friendships forged with Republicans; possible democrat challengers for Hillary are mentioned with particular emphasis on Gov.

At the end of the day, the book is a rehashing of familiar Clinton traits- greed, dishonesty and lack of character; but this book presents the material in an interesting and readable style. I recommend this book. May 27, Matt Papes added it. This book was recommended to me from the conservative side of the house, and I read it with much voracity.

Although most sources are anonymous, the book was a quick, fascinating read and I thought all things considered balanced. I think anyone supporting Hillary Clinton should consider reading it. Every negative mention will be gobbled up by the Republicans, but there are a lot of positives in the book: I believe the Clintons just bring too much controversy and polarization right now, but as the book makes clear, no mainstream Democrat had the courage to run against her O'Malley was a flash in the pan.

But most of her weaknesses that were outlined in the book regarding her campaign are back in If you read this book you will understand some of the reasons why. This book will really open your eyes about all three Clintons and the lengths they will go to regain or keep control of their power.

The people around the Clintons do not appear to have any issue with dishing the truth, gossip or whatever about the Clintons as long as they don't receive attribution for their comments. It was very timely reading about Cheryl Mills, the Clinton's pit bull with lipstick, someone who will go to any length including allegedly overseeing the "culling" of documents in This book will really open your eyes about all three Clintons and the lengths they will go to regain or keep control of their power.

It was very timely reading about Cheryl Mills, the Clinton's pit bull with lipstick, someone who will go to any length including allegedly overseeing the "culling" of documents in the basement of the State Department in order to ensure that the truth does not come out about Benghazi. If there was nothing to hide, then why go through this before the ARB? It's always the lame attempts at cover-ups that catch these power-hungry politicos with their proverbial pants down. Oh the arrogance and the ego needed to be a politician Aug 23, Bonnie Samuel rated it it was ok.

Within the first two paragraphs, it's pretty obvious that this book isn't meant to be an impartial analysis of how the Clintons have become the most powerful couple in politics. Capitalizing on gossip, debunked decades-old scandals, right-wing rhetoric and unnamed sources, this is nothing more than tabloid journalism. The author acknowledges deliberately trying to coerce negative statements about the Clintons from subjects who would only say complimentary things about them and dismisses anyone w Within the first two paragraphs, it's pretty obvious that this book isn't meant to be an impartial analysis of how the Clintons have become the most powerful couple in politics.

The author acknowledges deliberately trying to coerce negative statements about the Clintons from subjects who would only say complimentary things about them and dismisses anyone who expresses admiration or respect for them as "susceptible to flattery. There's also nothing new or original in this book. It's just a regurgitation of every anti-Clinton book already on the market.

Dec 16, Carlos rated it liked it Shelves: A well researched and very interesting profile of the Clintons whom I will now address as the real life Lannister family. It includes an overview of the scandals, the questionable deals, the dark rumors, the inner struggles, etc. Though clearly meant to be an attack book from a more right-wing author from a right-wing publication, it still tries to be objective at points and presents the information fairly enough.

Nonetheless, the book is clearly meant to be something for consumption in the le A well researched and very interesting profile of the Clintons whom I will now address as the real life Lannister family. Nonetheless, the book is clearly meant to be something for consumption in the lead up for Furthermore, the sheer reliance on anonymous interviews with insiders raises an eyebrow, to say the least.

Yes, maybe a good number of insiders and former insiders want to save their skins from the terrible vengeance of the Clintons, but the amount is still excessive.

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I thought Halper did a good job looking at the Clinton political machine and the Clinton family and showing that the two are so intermingled that it's impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. The story sometimes gets bogged down in the weeds and tends to rehash some of the known foibles of the Clintons. The overall story is of two now three including Chelsea people who have never had a normal life and are obsessed with and fell entitled to power, money and fame at almost any cost I thought Halper did a good job looking at the Clinton political machine and the Clinton family and showing that the two are so intermingled that it's impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins.

The overall story is of two now three including Chelsea people who have never had a normal life and are obsessed with and fell entitled to power, money and fame at almost any cost to others.



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Personally, I find it a sad, rather sick story and wish they would go away and leave the American people alone. An entire psychiatric subspecialty could be created to study this family. This is a very well written and informative book fully deserving of a 5 star rating. I've read books written by both Bill and Hillary Clinton individually, needless to say this book was a comparative eye opener when compared to those. The comparison to the Clinton political machine being like a major corporation seems very much appropriate when the careers and actions of both Bill and Hillary are examined in detail.

While it's a very interesting read, I could not help feeling a bit depressed as th This is a very well written and informative book fully deserving of a 5 star rating. While it's a very interesting read, I could not help feeling a bit depressed as the author recounted time and again tails of the Clinton's sacrificing everything on the alter of political and financial power. In the end it seems like an empty existence The entire book could be serialized in those gossip rags found in your neighborhood grocery store check out lines.

The majority of quotes are unsourced, there is repetition and the pop psychology that is offered makes geniuses out of drunken Sunday armchair quarterbacks second-guessing the play calling of their favorite team. William Kristol, Tucker Carlson and Rich Lowry have lost whatever credibility they have blurbing for such a poorly written, rumor-mongered, Crayola-like diatribe. View all 3 comments. Jul 05, Gabriella Alexandra rated it really liked it. This is an impressive review of Bill and Hillary's career and personal lives.

Halper explains how the Clintons function as a "corporation" together, weathering everything from scandals to major political wins. Halper is an excellent writer and this work is meticulously researched.

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By showing both the dark and light sides of the family, their politics, and their decisions, Halper has created an important read that is both important and relevant to our time. Mar 08, Jim rated it it was amazing. This book reviews the major issues that have illustrated how Bill, Hilary and in time Chelsea Clinton operate to advance their own power while in positions of government service. What each of them is trying to accomplish for the good of the country when in positions of power is not mentioned.

I suspect is isn't known. I have wondered myself. It will be for us to learn what Hilary will want to accomplish that will be for the good of the country, when she is President. Apr 22, Pam Koenig rated it really liked it. An in depth look at the Clinton's, the 3 that were once The 1st Family. It just reinforced everything I thought about them.

How they did and would do anything for money and prestige. Everything they do is to promote themselves and they will make anyone who's against them scapegoats. If Hillary doesn't win, look forward to them promoting their daughter to run. They are just as narcissistic as Trump, they are just sneaky about it. Nov 02, David Brown rated it really liked it. Library Locations Map Details.

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After making pleasant conversation, Clinton asked Nicholson who he thought would be the next Pope. Nicholson predicted it would be Cardinal Josef Ratzinger. Clinton balked at that opinion, saying a German would never be elected. Anything else merits a fast trip to oblivion. The only people who are not expendable are Bill, Hillary and their daughter Chelsea.

Halper also gives significant attention to the blossoming friendship between Bill Clinton and former President George H.