
" Shrouded in anonymity, protected by executive privilege, but with no legal or constitutional authority of their own, the 5,900 people in 125 offices collectively known as the ""White House staff"" assist the chief executive by shaping, focusing, and amplifying presidential...

In this sequel to his 1988 book, Ring of Power, Patterson examines the inner workings of the White House staff, providing a description of the contemporary staff and discussing their operations and responsibilities. The text features comments by senior White House aides and former...