ALMOST PRESIDENT: The Men Who Lost the Race but Changed the Nation

Profiles a dozen men who have run for the presidency and lost but who--even in defeat--have had a greater impact on our history than many of those who have served in the Oval Office. Farris explains how Barry Goldwater achieved the party alignment that eluded FDR, how George McGovern paved the way for Barack Obama, and how Ross Perot changed the way all candidates campaign. Illus.