O.O.P.S.: Observing Our Politicians Stumble: The Worst Candidate Gaffes and Recoveries in Presidential Campaigns The Worst Candidate Gaffes and Recoveries in Presidential Campaigns

Combining humor and wisdom, this timely volume examines how presidential campaigns can—and often have—become undone by an unguarded comment, an unintentional misrepresentation, or an unwise initiative. • 30 before-and-after polls that illustrate the effect gaffes can have on campaigns, both immediately and over time • Detailed vignettes placing specific gaffes in their contemporary political and social contexts • Sidebars and political cartoons that enrich the discussion of particular gaffes