The accidental candidate : the rise and fall of Alvin Greene by Hutchins, Corey

The accidental candidate : the rise and fall of Alvin Greene (#0610CF3)

by Hutchins, Corey; illustrated by Delliquanti, Blue
Paperback McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2012
Dewey: 975.7; Audience: Adult
Description: x, 116 pages : chiefly illustrations; 19 x 20 cm.

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From Follett
"McFarland Graphic Novel.";Includes index. "In 2010, a 32-year-old, awkward, unemployed African-American Army veteran, who had been kicked out of the service and was living with his father in the South Carolina countryside while facing federal pornography charges, spent a significant portion of his savings on the fee to run for U.S. Senate in Democratic primary to challenge Jim Demint"--Provided by publisher.
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In 2010 a 32-year-old, socially awkward, unemployed African-American Army Veteran, who had been kicked out of the service and was living with his father in the South Carolina countryside while facing federal pornography charges, spent a significant portion of his life's savings on the filing fee to run for U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary to challenge incumbent tea party kingmaker Jim DeMint. Alvin Greene didn't campaign, didn't have a website and no one knew who he was. Until he won.
Product Details
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
  • Publication Date: October 26, 2012
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 975.7
  • Classifications: Biography, Nonfiction
  • Description: x, 116 pages : chiefly illustrations; 19 x 20 cm.
  • Tracings: Axe, David, author. ; Delliquanti, Blue, illustrator.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7864-7429-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-7429-5
  • Follett Number: 0610CF3
  • Audience: Adult