Robert Novak wrote Prince of Darkness (according to his publicity materials) to vindicate himself and to settle scores. Among those scores are one with former diplomat Joe Wilson, and another with me.
Fred Siegel’s The Prince of the City: Rudy Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life would be one of the most important histories of the past couple of years even if its subject were not running for president.
George W. Bush may be among the least introspective men ever to hold the presidency. But no worries! There are plenty of volunteers eager to do his self-examination for him.
Good news: If you haven’t already read any of the half-dozen books published about John McCain in 2008 — or the many more published about Hillary Clinton — or the Palin books — or the Bill Richardson book — then you are in the clear!
Wells is one of Canada’s shrewdest — and certainly its wittiest — observer of electoral politics. His book on the past two years of Canadian political maneuverings lives up to his high standards.