Sanders has book deal; will reflect on campaign

[MADem]

http://bigstory.ap.org/urn:publicid:ap.org:dc489b00e6a543098f3a05b01f2fdd68

....Financial details were not disclosed. Books on presidential campaigns are an established publishing genre, but it's unusual for a candidate to reach a deal so soon after the race and to have the book come out soon after the election. In a statement to the AP, Thomas Dunne said a Sanders book was first suggested to him earlier this year by the Washington-based agent Ronald Goldfarb, with whom the senator has mutual friends. Sanders was initially too busy to consider the project, but decided "a book about his philosophy and ideas coming out after the election was a good idea."

The publisher said he and Sanders reached an agreement a few weeks ago.

"Throughout the year, both Bernie and his wife, Jane, kept records and notes. Sanders is using these as the basis for much of the text," Dunne said, adding that Sanders will write the book himself.

"He will write about his early life as well as the campaign and the issues he cares so passionately about. Moreover, the final section, presently called 'Where Do We Go From Here?' will outline a program of progressive activism for the coming years, a cause he is passionately committed to. "

The book could well offer a critical take on Clinton, as Sanders often challenged her on her ties to Wall Street and questioned her willingness to take on wealthy special interests. It's not uncommon for copies of a book to leak a week or more before the release date, raising the possibility that any negative comments on Clinton could be seen before Election Day.

Sanders is co-author of a previous book, "Outsider in the White House."

[riversedge]

1. "The book could well offer a critical take on Clinton" whow--why not just focus

on his Revolution. I read the book will come out Nov 15. Not needed as she goes into a challenging job.

[yallerdawg]

2. But of course!

Under the tree for Christmas!

Retails for $27.00! You know it'll sell.

Personally, I'm waiting for the campaign manager's books. There's the story!

[Gothmog]

3. http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/bernie-sanders-book-deal-225527

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/bernie-sanders-book-deal-225527

[msongs]

4. cashing in. nothing unusual 'bout that. perhaps he could refund $27 donations from the profits nt

[R B Garr]

5. He's STILL going to talk about Clinton?? It almost sounds like he wants to cash in on her.

What a shame he is resorting to this, considering he has spent a lot of time complaining how other people make money.

[spanone]

6. good for him...should be a great read from his perspective

[thucythucy]

7. So instead of spending time campaigning to defeat Trump

he's going to be writing a book to be finished in time for election day?

I hope this report isn't accurate.