Plouffe Snags 7-Figure Book Deal

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 4, 2009 10:05 AM CST

(AP) – Barack Obama's campaign manager, David Plouffe, has agreed to a 7-figure deal to write a book about last year's presidential election. The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory will be published by Viking next fall. Two publishing executives... Read full story »

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