Free ride : John McCain and the media /

Brock, David, -1962

Free ride : John McCain and the media / David Brock and Paul Waldman. - New York : Anchor Books, 2008 - xviii, 218 p. : ill. 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

The myth of McCain -- How he won their hearts -- Manufacturing McCain -- Stuck with the man -- Not-so-straight talk -- With moderates like these-- -- Hopelessly devoted.

Free Ride is a surprising and in-depth account of how the mainstream media has helped enable John McCain's rise to national prominence. This is a fascinating study of how the media helps shape the political debate. www.alibris.com

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Legislators--United States
Mass media--United States.
Presidential candidates--United States
Press and politics--United States.

E 840.8.M26 / .B782 2008