I like to think I am a very good student of presidential elections, especially since the time of FDR. I learned a number of things I did not know from reading this book. I also have increased in my admiration of Harry Truman as a President and leader. Hard to believe he could beat a unified Republican party and a very qualified opponent while the Democratic party splintered into three parts.

Truman trailed in all polls some by 15-20%. No major newspaper endorsements. He was running out of cash so he could continue campaigning.

Baime also wrote out the Dixiecrats led by Strom Thurmond and the Progressive Party led by Henry Wallace. The Dixiecrats were despicable racists. Baime described the killings of innocent black men and how their white killers were let off by all white juries.

If you enjoy Presidential politics, you should read this book... ( )