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Publishers bet big on 'Obama as hero'
Obama book boom: Since Election Day alone, more than a half-dozen book deals have been signed to exploit Obamania.
Commentary: Which hero do we want Obama to be?
Commentary: Which hero do we want Obama to be?
edition.cnn.com — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, right, with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, left.... (more) Commentary: Which hero do we want Obama to be?
Hero of the Day
Hero of the Day
corner.nationalreview.com — From Blackfive, a photo of a message on the hospital door to the room of a wounded... Navy Seal. Next time you're feeling sorry for your aches and pains, remind yourself of this guy. (more) Hero of the Day
Publishers jump at Plouffe book
politico.com — Obama wrote “The Audacity of Hope,” and Plouffe’s book is tentatively titled “The Audacity to Win.”... (more) Publishers jump at Plouffe book
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The Larger Obama Industry: Fuck “Hope We Can Believe In”, It’s Now “Hope We Can Make Bank On”
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — “Obama as hero” is not only the myth that the Left needs to sell, it’s now the myth that conscienceless businessmen need to sell. The truth about the man? “Who cares? We’ve got merchandise to move…” The Che-ification of a contemporary politician’s image Politico: INDUSTRIES BET BIG ON “OBAMA AS HERO” The publishing industry is betting on Barack Obama like no president in decades. Since Election Day alone, more than half a dozen book ...

Publishers Bet on Obama Books
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — According to Politico, the publishing industry "is betting on Barack Obama like no president in decades. Since Election Day alone, more than half a dozen book deals have been signed to exploit Obamania." ...

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Politico - The publishing industry is betting on Barack Obama like no president in decades. Since Election Day alone, more than half a dozen book deals have been signed to exploit Obamania.
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