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Publishers not interested in producing Bush’s memoir.
Publishers not interested in producing Bush’s memoir.
When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “ take [his] ...
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Shakesville — Aww. Poor guy can't catch a break. Publishers Not Interested in Producing Bush's Memoir When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “take [his] time.” Even Marji Ross of the conservative Regnery Publishing said, “Certainly the longer he waits, the better.”Okay, Shakers- What should be the title of Bush's memoir, ...

Ten Post Round-Up: Big News In Digestible Bits (Friday, November 7th)
The Democratic Daily — ... Thanks to Obama’s election win, it’s cool to be black. How to milk it for all it’s worth… Do our troops really support their current Commander-in-Chief? We should probably curb our enthusiasm for the next president since our current president still has plenty of damage left to do and 73 days left to do it… Poor GWB can’t get no respect…no respect… ...

Fiction
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — Will Bush write a book?: When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “take [his] time.” Even Marji Ross of the conservative Regnery Publishing said, “Certainly the longer he waits, the better.” President Clinton received $15 million for his autobiography, “My Life,” although few expect Bush will command the same sum. Brian Beutler ...

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