Presidents

"Almost President: The Men Who Lost the Race but Changed the Nation"

Scott Farris

About the Program

Scott Farris, former bureau chief of the United Press International, presents a history of the men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost.  The author examines why each candidate failed and posits that the loser often infused new ideas and presented their respective political party the opportunity to reimagine their platform.  Scott Farris speaks at Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho.

About the Authors

Scott Farris

Scott Farris is a former bureau chief for United Press International.  He has served as a senior policy and communications adviser to several politicians, including former Wyoming governor Mike Sullivan and former California governor Gray Davis.  For more information, visit scottfarrisbooks.com.


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"Almost President: The Men Who Lost the Race but Changed the Nation"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, May 20th at 8am (ET)
  • Saturday, April 21st at 11pm (ET)
  • Saturday, April 21st at 9:15am (ET)
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