The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020
Jonathan Lemire
Jul 2022 · Sold by Flatiron Books
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In this probing and illuminating analysis, Jonathan Lemire uncovers how "The Big Lie" has become a political philosophy that continues to divide America.
From the WHITE HOUSE BUREAU CHIEF OF POLITICO and the host of MSNBC's WAY TOO EARLY comes a thought-provoking exploration of the current state of American politics, democracy, and elections. "[Lemire] has done his homework," praises The Guardian.
Donald Trump first tested "The Big Lie" in 2016, at an August rally in Ohio, suggesting he might not accept the election results in his race against Hillary Clinton, claiming the election was "rigged." Though he didn't have to challenge the result that year, the stage was set. When he lost in 2020, he revived the lie with devastating consequences: an insurrection at the Capitol in January 2021.
In the tumultuous, paradigm-shifting years of Trump's presidency and beyond, his near-constant lying has become a fixture of political life. It is inextricably linked with how his party behaves, how the Democrats respond, and how he remains relevant, even after a decisive loss in 2020.
Written with sharp political insight and detailed with dozens of interviews, The Big Lie is the first book to examine this unprecedented and tenuous moment in our nation's politics, exploring the deep divisions in American society and the disinformation that continues to shape our political discourse.
From the WHITE HOUSE BUREAU CHIEF OF POLITICO and the host of MSNBC's WAY TOO EARLY comes a thought-provoking exploration of the current state of American politics, democracy, and elections. "[Lemire] has done his homework," praises The Guardian.
Donald Trump first tested "The Big Lie" in 2016, at an August rally in Ohio, suggesting he might not accept the election results in his race against Hillary Clinton, claiming the election was "rigged." Though he didn't have to challenge the result that year, the stage was set. When he lost in 2020, he revived the lie with devastating consequences: an insurrection at the Capitol in January 2021.
In the tumultuous, paradigm-shifting years of Trump's presidency and beyond, his near-constant lying has become a fixture of political life. It is inextricably linked with how his party behaves, how the Democrats respond, and how he remains relevant, even after a decisive loss in 2020.
Written with sharp political insight and detailed with dozens of interviews, The Big Lie is the first book to examine this unprecedented and tenuous moment in our nation's politics, exploring the deep divisions in American society and the disinformation that continues to shape our political discourse.
In this probing and illuminating analysis, Jonathan Lemire uncovers how "The Big Lie" has become a political philosophy that continues to divide America.
From the WHITE HOUSE BUREAU CHIEF OF POLITICO and the host of MSNBC's WAY TOO EARLY comes a thought-provoking exploration of the current state...
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14 reviews
David Searle
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July 29, 2022
Liberal demorat slant throughout this fairytale... Snowflake theme from the start. Enjoy this book most by throwing it in the fireplace and watching it burn.🔥
Michael Clary
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August 3, 2022
Pure fiction and straight up lies to accommodate the actual big lie of the left and their Nazi pals.
Steven Hanson
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August 9, 2022
I bet the people who are giving bad reviews are the ones who believe "2000 Mules" ....lol
About the author
Jonathan Lemire is the White House bureau chief at Politico, as well as the host of MSNBC’s Way Too Early. A regular contributor to Morning Joe and NBC News, he also covered the Trump and Biden administrations for the Associated Press. The Big Lie is his first book.
Jonathan Lemire is the White House bureau chief at Politico, as well as the host of MSNBC’s Way Too Early. A regular contributor to Morning Joe and NBC News, he also covered the Trump and Biden administrations for the Associated Press. The Big Lie is his first book.
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