"Double Down: Game Change 2012" Discussion Thread.

[Likely Voter]

I've been skimming it on my tablet. It is good but not as good as 2008 Game Change.

A couple of tidbits not reported in media (or I haven't seen):
- It was Huntsman's campaign that leaked Cain's sex scandal stuff (not Perry's)
- Huntsman seriously considered switching to run as Indie
- Romney's campaign fed Bachmann's campaign oppo on Perry to get her to attack him in debates
- Romney campaign was plagued by Chinese hackers (had to keep VP vetting files on non-networked computers)

[Likely Voter]

Of course the book is gossipy, but if you are interested in politics (which everyone here is I expect) then it is a fun read. It gives you insights into the inner workings of campaigns. And if you really are interested in working in politics you learn the lessons of how money is even more important than you realize and what an important tool 'strategic leaking' is for political campaigns.