Losers: Interesting Americans who lost Presidential Elections

Absolutely fascinating, if it wasn't for the fact that I dislike reading on computers , I would definitely read the whole thing through. A really fascinating and quitre radical perspective. Commercially ,you might have a prob lem with the title!I don 't know if you are still active , but would you be able to read the first chapter of my novel 'A Buccaneer' set amongst Pirates in the 17th century , with best wishes , Strachan Gordon

As a political junkie working in government settings in DC, I am fascinated by this topic and love your approach. It's easy to get into and informative. I could easily see something like this being sold throughout our nation's capital in gift shops. If this is published (and I hope it will be), I want to buy a copy for my dad.

I read enough to see that the writing is fine and for that I will back you.
I am Canadian and I really don't care about this subject matter but that doesn't make it less viable.
I don't know that it will be of interest to anyone outside the USA, but it doesn't have to be.
I commend you on the amount of research you had to do to achieve this.
Good luck,
MickR - The Nightcrawler

Easy to read & well laid out - a suggested addition to the American Party's ideals - 'Make sure when you go to war you have enough troops left over; otherwise it looks like you've lost.'

backed

Rob

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Easy to read & well laid out - a suggested addition to the American Party's ideals - 'Make sure when you go to war you have enough troops left over; otherwise it looks like you've lost.'

backed

Rob

GET LENIN

Easy to read & well laid out - a suggested addition to the American Party's ideals - 'Make sure when you go towar you have enough troops left over; otherwise it looks like you've lost.'

backed

Rob

GET LENIN

This is a great book to have on hand. It is easy to read and understand. One could bring it out during an arguement and open it with expectation of winning.

Fantastic idea. The voice comes at you firmly and is oozing with personality. Entertaining and informative with solid research to back it up. Nicely done.

Lucky Jack Aubrey ... Ha ha .... Has anybody else caught that???

Backed, by the way. I think you can forego the explanation about not being a professional historian, though. Just write the stories and keep them entertaining.

Best--
Gev

Fascinating. Oddly riveting. Wonderfully detailed. Perceptive narrative. Impressive work. An absorbing read. Backed.

I know why some will say this would not work as a book but I would buy it. I love stuff like this. I am backing it now but keeping it on my WL so I can finish it. Fantastic and thank you for taking the time to give me this resume. As my blog suggest, I love politics (british in my case but the McCAin/ Palin campaign and now O'Donnel are giving me across the Pond envy)

BACKED

This must have taken a great deal of research and on that count alone it deserves support. it is an interesting work of reference, even for a non American, but it could possibly benefit from a little more background and analysis. Especially analysis of the candidates' personalities, given that people often vote for the guys they happen to like, rather than their policies.

Philip John

I can't see this becoming a bestseller but I guess that's not why you went to so much trouble, is it? A must for those who are excited by this kind of thing!
Good luck
Stewart

LOSERS:INTERESTING AMERICANS WHO LOST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-Dave Brumm
hullo Dave, geez what a super 'coffee table' book. Now, Now no offence intended! Can you imagine the discussions your book could stimulate given the current day? Really terriffic. Already shelved and backed.
Please take a look at my book if you have not and thanks for that.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Very interesting and entertaining premise that you succinctly fulfill, Mr. David Brummett with Losers: Interesting Americans Who Lost Presidential Elections. Last night we watched the American Masters series on Alexander Hamilton. Some said he was a loser but what a funeral and what a magnificent legacy he left for future generations. He’d be flipping in his grave, if he saw the shambles we have today. As for Aaron Burr, well, the more things change the more they stay the same, don’t they? Bring back the duel and let these absurd politicians have a go at each other. All in fun, Mr. Brummett, and three cheers for your book and backed.

GK Stritch
CBGB Was My High School

hI dAVE,
Haha, this really tickled me. Great writing.
Backed 100%.
Barry
LITTLE KRISNA AND THE BIHAR BOYS

hI dAVE,
Haha, this really tickled me. Great writing.
Backed 100%.
Barry
LITTLE KRISNA AND THE BIHAR BOYS

My first degree is in 20th Century American Political Science and I found your work fascinating. You know your subject matter extremely well, losers aren't written about very often, and I do like your absolute attention to detail, stats and all. Your first person narrative voice is perfect for this genre of book and it also resonates with authenticity. Backed with pleasure.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Dear Dave,
This is quite an interesting premise. Very unique. I think there is probably a market for a book like this, as people like the underdogs (though not necessarily the losers.) I think a lot of people would buy your excellent book!

BACKED
Elizabeth Wolfe (MEMORIES OF GLORY)

Very interesting, no one ever wonders what happens to the guy who loses. This is a great look back into history, I can see that you've put a lot of hard work in this, it really shows in your writing. The research is so interesting and I'm glad I came across it. You write this in a way that makes it fun and entertaining.

Missy
Mark of Eternity

Dave:
What an original, interesting concept, and well executed. History so often is told from the point of view of thew victors; a great turn of the tables to give the losers their due!
Best of luck with your book. BACKED.
Peace,
Christian Piatt
PULLING THE GOALIE

Great idea! Extremely impressive investigation and research.
Very Interesting!

Good Luck!
Backed!
Sammy Sutton
King Solomon's '13'

Really enjoyed it. Should be compulsory read in HS.
Backed.
Dan
PS. Could you pls take a look at mine?

Love this type of book; kind of like an interesting history book. I love all the detail that was put in; must have been very time-consuming.

Happily backed
Denise

This is a winner,the type of book I'd like to have by my bedside to dip into whenever I felt like my mood needed lifting.

You are totally fantastic, Dave! :) How can I ever thank you enough for backing my memoir book? :)
God bless you. :) Love, Susie :)

To Dave Brummett
I'm sure you know the American market you are aiming at although there is bound to be quite a few Brits who would have more than a passing interest in the 'Political Losers.' I liked it, enough to give it my BACKING and my best wishes.

Frank James (The Contractor)

Dear Dave


I have to comment on your short and long pitch, as they both encourage your reader to delve deeper into your book. Original storyline and you certainly have a way of crafting that really keeps me ( your reader) wanting to really finish this read. Even with a non-fiction one is still telling, and you tell well. As one reads your work it becomes obvious that you have done done much research which gives addedd interest.


BACKED BY ME FOR SURE.
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The VERY best of luck to you

Denise
The Letter

This will be fascinating for Americans and I enjoyed reading snippets about the people I had heard of but overall this will concentrate on the U.S. market. Good luck. Paula Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean ismy valley)

Brilliant. Backed with pleasure
Helen
The Last Dream

like this its different, your hard work shows, well done, backed

alison

Very fun stuff, Dave. I'm not a critic, just a scriptwriter who enjoys a good read. Simply backed.

blessings,
jim
jack & charmian london

KW-Yea, okay, booze-nooze....cheese whiz. What year did you run for pres. I got, I believe, 14 votes in the Humphrey-Nixon election. Tried to check it out. Best I could do was "others." Glad this helps and thanks.

I forgot that Benjamin Spock had run for President. I'm a little pissed, though, since I didn't see my name listed. Oh well, it was a very private run for the presidency. You have a wealth of information here. I was intrigued to find out that two electors had voted for Washington in 1796. Also, I prohibition the slogan from 1872 was pretty chessy: "No booze is good nooze." When I get a little time, I'll read more. Thanks for unloading the complete text. It's a very useful resource. Backed for now.

I forgot that Benjamin Spock had run for President. A great anti-war candidate with an very forward-looking platform. I'm a little pissed, though, since I didn't see my name listed. Oh well, it was a very private run for the presidency. You have a wealth of information here. I was intrigued to find out that two electors had voted for Washington in 1796. Also, I prohibition the slogan from 1872 was pretty chessy: "No booze is good nooze." When I get a little time, I'll read more. Thanks for unloading the complete text. It's a very useful resource. Backed for now.

An interesting read. This work has a future. Backed with Pleasure. Chuck

An excellent concept. Do you have any ideas for the layout/presentation or did you envisage the book more or less as it is presented in authonomy? Personally, I'd quite like to see it illustrated with perhaps historical photos and political cartoons of the day.

Lorraine
Mannin Boy

Excellent concept and intelligent writing. I believe you have a winner here! Backed 100%

Liz
The Cheech Room
A Fine Pickle

Dear Dave, I love your quotes at the beginning of each chapter :) - giving up just before success/quit...give up the last minute one foot from the winning touchdown - I wrote it down because I'm wanting to give up on authonomy with my memoir book because I'm so sick & I'm so weary, so I ask myself, "should I give up" or am I near success? :) - after I read your quote. :) Your pitch was a challenge to not give up, as was all of your statistics in your book. :) Amazing, all of the time you put in on this. :) Thank you. :) I've backed your book :) - could you please take a moment to back my memoir book? :) Thanks so very much. :) Love, Susie :)

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Hi Dave, I can say one thing about your book for certain, there's a lot of work gone into it.
To delve into the history of politics to gain information for your book requires a mega effort surely.
I can see this book being a hit in the U.S.A. but not so much elsewhere. Then again the U.S.A. is a big country so sales could be very high there.
Anyway I back your book because it has opened my eyes to many things that have a direct influence on the outcome of your voting system. SHELVED.

Kind regards,

Neville (The Secrets Of The Forest - Series)

I'm not even sure why i find this fascinating, but somehow it is. I'm English, and can just imagine a similar book about the UK Prime Ministerial losers. I've backed this because I can imagine people being interested enough to buy it.

This book took me a while to get my head round, but you know what? It's one of those 'unusual' books, That can do really well - around Christmas especially, this sort of book sells really well, then word of mouth sends it further. I'm not American, but even I found myself dipping in and out and round about. I kinda like it......
Polly
STONES.