Bush's War For Reelection

Description for BUSH'S WAR FOR REELECTION:  IRAQ, THE WHITE HOUSE , AND THE PEOPLE by James Moore: A news-breaking exposé of the Bush administration's rush to war, from the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Bush's BrainIn this exclusive behind-the-scenes account, veteran journalist James Moore reveals how the overthrow of Saddam Hussein was a key goal of the Bush administration from the very beginning-and a critical component of the president's reelection strategy. Drawing on high-level sources inside the administration and the military, Moore weaves together a multifaceted narrative that probes the political underpinnings of the administration's push for an Iraq war, exposes efforts during the war (and after) to manipulate perceptions of U.S. military success, and contrasts it all to the ultimate price paid by soldiers duped into believing they were fighting for a just cause, not for political gain.Moore takes us inside strategy meetings at the White House and the Pentagon, re