A Profile of Hope

A PROFILE OF HOPE is a revealing look at the 2008 Presidential Election. Pearson combines her knowledge of politics and media to give a compelling narrative of the events surrounding Barack Obama's historic win to the White House. The result is enlightening and inspiring. The book begins with the Iowa Caucuses where Obama gets a surprising win. It chronicles the events of the primary & general elections, analyzes the media scrutiny, reviews race in America, and examines the future of the Republican Party. Pearson explores - What went wrong with McCain’s campaign? Why guilt by association did not work? Is the Republican brand in trouble? Does race matter? By answering these and other questions with candor, Pearson discloses how Barack Obama won the election. A PROFILE OF HOPE also includes a compilation of key speeches given by Obama, in addition to, McCain's concession speech.