The Last Politician

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• Franklin Foer

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• Biographies

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Franklin Foer provides an insider account of Joe Biden's first two years in office, offering a vivid portrayal of a president navigating unprecedented challenges. On January 20, 2021, Biden took his oath amid a nation grappling with COVID-19, an impending financial crisis, and a slim Democratic majority in the Senate. Rather than playing defense, he aimed to transform the country, proposing ambitious domestic spending initiatives reminiscent of the 1960s and pledging to end the long-standing war in Afghanistan while shifting focus to competition with China. With exclusive access to Biden's inner circle of advisers, Foer meticulously details the early years of the Biden presidency, culminating in the historic midterm elections. This account reveals a president resorting to traditional deal-making and compromise, initially struggling to unite his party. However, as the midterms approached, Biden managed to pass significant legislation, investing trillions in clean energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and infrastructure. Foer’s work captures the essence of a major presidency during a time when democracy appears threatened, highlighting Biden's efforts to break from the old Washington consensus to achieve progressive objectives. The narrative includes gripping insider reports on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the swift response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, marking it as a crucial piece of political reporting th

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• Année de publication: 2023
• Reliure: (souple)