Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies

By Ed Gillespie

Book Overview

If Washington politics is Hardball , Ed Gillespie shows how the game is really played With a fresh, new insider's perspective, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee draws from lessons learned in more than twenty years of campaign strategy and national policy debate -- most especially from his role at the heart of the historic and groundbreaking 2004 presidential election -- to reveal how the game of politics is played on its highest level. In a frank and engaging narrative, he looks inside the George W. Bush presidency and beyond, to discuss such topics as - A political code of ethics and playing by the rules - Successes and failures in campaign planning and execution - The role of old and new media - The battle for the Supreme Court - Hot-button issues - The future of the GOP -- and how to win right in 2008.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416525637
• ISBN13: 9781416525639
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Threshold Editions
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

I am an Ed Gillespie guy ...

It is a delight to read books by people like Ed Gillespie, a man sharing his views and honest opinions on politics, and to know that it is not all bitter hatred out there. Politics is just a game for many people but it is clear that for Ed, it is about doing what it right for the future of our country. Ed Gillespie comes across as a real likable guy as he shares his 25 years in politics working for the Honorable Dick Armey, Governor, former Congressman Haley Barbour, AND Senator Elizabeth Dole. Mr Gillespie also shares the love his family has in their support of his life on the trail with his wife Cathy and 3 young children; all that thay have to show and their solid support while Ed while he spends so much time on the campaign trail. You will know who this man is and what he is all about. It is people like Ed Gillespie who make me proud to be on the right side. Ed in 2016, I am definitely an Ed Gillespie guy ...

Winning Right

"Winning Right" is a must read for anyone interested in politics and how to win elctions and win them in an honorable way. Both Ed Gillespie and his wife Cathy are very "savvy" and very "street smart". Ed is a very good writer and tells it like it is. Ed is a bright shining star in the Republican party. I highly recommend this book.

Great book for political junkies of all stripes...

Gillespie's book is chock full of great anecdotes about the many elected officials and other characters he has worked with through the years. While some think political people are all anger and hard eges, this book shows that players in this business can be (indeed should be) decent and respectful of their opponents. Gillespie's policy prescriptions at the end of the book are sound, and some were new to me, and the section about his work in helping the recent Supreme Court nominees offered some interesting insider information. This book is good fun, a quick and interesting read. I highly recommend it.

A perspective on how the game is played and the challenges your faced with...

An interesting history of one mans ascent into politics. One of great loyalty, commitment and not to mention his impeccable values. The book is filled with inspiring stories along with humor that keeps you from wanting to put this one down. One of the most impressive political strategists we have today!

Insider guide to winning elections. Blueprint for any candidate

Fascinating insider account of presidential elections. No matter what one's political affiliation, the stories, the history and the wisdom and the humor are all invaluable. Written with entertaining anecdotes, hard to put down. Must read for anyone in politics, interested in politics or basically interested in a great read.