Sex and politics dominate national headlines, but what do these dangerous dalliances look like from inside? Bridget Siegel--veteran of John Edwards’s and Barack Obama’s presidential bids--tells a provocative, page-turning tale of a talented young woman who falls in love and in bed with the wrong White House candidate. When twenty-something fundraiser Olivia Green’s good friend taps her to help with the presidential run of her boss, Georgia Governor Landon Taylor, she knows she has just landed her dream political job. Taylor ardently believes in the decency of the American people and the possibility of prosperity for all, including a strong hand up for the working poor. Sacrificing her sleep, comfort, and income to make the world a better place is the obvious call. Right? But what’s a girl to do when the man with a vision has the most earnest, captivating blue eyes? And what’s a professional on the rise to do when the most charming, erudite, capable, and ostensibly honorable man in the free world wants to take her to bed (but he’s married and her boss)? Domestic Affairs: A Campaign Novel vividly captures the fervor and idealism of campaign life, as well as the emotional heat generated from late work hours, splashy fund-raisers, and exotic fact-finding trips abroad. Ultimately, campaigners must decide how much daily principle gets forsaken for the long-term gain of the country--and the very personal needs of a lonely heart. How does it feel for Olivia to keep the biggest secret of her life from her best friend and coworker, because a news leak could destroy the country’s next great hope and break her best friend’s trust? How far does one go when the end appears to justify the means?
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"This book looks at a the fundraiser of a presidential campaign. You really get a sense of how hard the people on campaigns work. There were some shenanigans that were not believable, but overall, I liked it." — Tracy (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book looks at a the fundraiser of a presidential campaign. You really get a sense of how hard the people on campaigns work. There were some shenanigans that were not believable, but overall, I liked it."
" A little election novel that I wrapped up right before the real thing. Looks like the extreme narcissism we all suspect lingers behind the closed doors of political campaigns is probably true. "
" there's a chance i'm a little biased on this one. hope you all like it!! "
" What a GIANT waste of time! After learning about all the background info of what happens behind the scenes of an election- that's it. That's really all you get out of this book. "
" I think this was a free book or maybe I had checked it out from the library...don't waste any money or time reading this book. Unfortunately I read the book from beginning to end only because I'm the kind of reader who has to finish a book no matter how bad it is. "
" Didn't hold my interest and didn't finish reading the book. "
" Mediocre novel about the relationships that develop during a political campaign, including one staffer falling in love with the candidate. Reminiscent of the John Edwards story. "
" Charming glimpse into the scandals of a presidential campaign. Most interesting that the author has worked on several campaigns, and claims that every anecdote and plot-line is loosely based on true events. "
" Pretty good book. Would have given it 3.5 stars. It was nice to read something fluffy that wasn't part of a larger series. "
" Well, that was awaste of my time. "
" This was a good read of fiction laced with political campaign undertones. Nothing earth shattering, but a worthwhile chick book. "
" My dear friend Bridget wrote a smart, entertaining and engaging book about the juicy inner workings of political campaigns. A must read!! "
" An interesting book to read during this political season. Though it is fiction, the writer has worked for various political campaigns, giving us an inside look at how campaigns are run. "
" It could not hold my interest. I have decided to "shelf" it and move on to something else. "
" I read one chapter. Not my taste. "
" I thought this would be chick lit but it's a guys book too. Can't wait to see the movie. "
Bridget Siegel worked on numerous political campaigns including Kerry-Edwards, Obama-Biden, Hilary Clinton, and Andrew Cuomo. She graduated from Georgetown University and is now a professional actor and writer. She lives in New York City.
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