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Pity the Billionaire

by Natalia
Current Affairs + Politics / January 12, 2012

Thomas Frank burst onto the political scene back in 2004 with the publication of What's the Matter with Kansas? which, it's fair to say, became one of the iconic political books of the last few years, much discussed and widely reviewed.  With the US Republican primaries in full swing and a new book just out on the shelves, Tom is back in the spotlight.

The presidential primaries matter in Canada: with the Liberals floating a proposal for US-style primaries at this week's upcoming convention, following the American primaries is both entertaining and a topical refresher on the politicals of our southern neighbour. 

"Thomas Frank is the thinking person’s Michael Moore." -New York Times

"You ought to read this book" -The Huffington Post

"[T]he fact that the right could be furious with anyone but itself is an astonishing story and one that Thomas Frank was born to cover." -The Guardian

Check out Tom's recent appearance on Democracy Now!