Summary: What Happened E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Political Book Summaries
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 16

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Beschreibung

The must-read summary of Scott McClellan's book: “What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception”.

This complete summary of "What Happened" by Scott McClellan, a former trusted adviser to the Bush White House, outlines the author's unique perspective on the controversial elements of Bush's presidency, such as Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War, and what motivated his decisions. He also takes a look at who George W. Bush is and what he believes in.

Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand Bush's presidency and the motivations behind his more controversial decisions
• Expand your knowledge of American politics and policy

To learn more, read "What Happened" and discover the untold truths from a trusted adviser within the Bush White House.

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Book Presentation: What Happened by Scott McClellan

Book Abstract

Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers. He served the president for more than seven years, witnessing day-to-day exactly how the presidency veered off course.

In What Happened, McClellan provides a unique perspective on several topics, including the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, Washington’s bitter partisanship, and two hotly-contested presidential campaigns. He gives readers a candid look into who George W. Bush is and what he believes, and into the personalities, strengths, and liabilities of his top aides. McClellan also looks to the future, exploring the lessons this presidency offers the American people as we prepare to elect a new leader.

About the Author

Scott McClellan served as White House Press Secretary from 2003 to 2006 in the Bush Administration. Before that, he served as deputy communications director for then Governor Bush, as traveling press secretary for the Bush-Cheney 2000 campaign, and as White House Deputy Press Secretary. A native of Texas and a graduate of the University of Texas, McClellan has managed three successful statewide campaigns and served as a top legislative aide. He now lives near Washington, D.C. with his wife Jill.

Summary of What Happened (Scott McClellan)

Introduction

George W. Bush’s record as the governor of Texas suggested he could be a president that transcended the partisan bickering that afflicted Washington. In reality, however, from its inception the Bush administration treated governing as a perpetual campaign. They were not the first administration to do so – the Clinton administration had turned the perpetual campaign into an art form – but the Bush administration took perpetual campaigning to another level. As a result, the Bush administration undermined its own agenda and ultimately the president’s credibility.