{"product_id":"slade-gorton-a-half-century-in-politics","title":"Slade Gorton A Half Century in Politics","description":"Slade Gorton s half century in politics began in 1956. Together with Dan Evans and Joel Pritchard, he was a key player in generating a new wave of progressive Republican politics in Washing¬ton State. He helped elect the youngest governor in state history; argued 14 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court as attorney general; upset a legend to win a seat in the U.S. Senate; saved baseball for Seattle; angered Indians and environmentalists; championed the plight of timber towns caught in the crossfire over the spotted owl; suffered a bitter defeat and made a comeback, only to lose one of the closest Senate races in American history. Gorton went on to investigate British Petroleum s safety practices, forged consensus on the 9\/11 Commission and served on the 2011 Redistricting Commission. This sweeping biography explores the eventful life of a resilient politician who remains in the arena in his 80s. The author is an award-winning journalist turned historian who has known Gorton for 45 years.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1889320242\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1889320242.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:John C. Hughes\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42861864288317,"sku":"BVV.1889320242.G","price":19.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1889320242-0.jpg?v=1767128862","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/slade-gorton-a-half-century-in-politics","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}