--- product_id: 8382693 title: "The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election - Updated Edition" brand: "john sideslynn vavreck" price: "145.10 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8382693-the-gamble-choice-and-chance-in-the-2012-presidential-election store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election - Updated Edition **Brand:** john sideslynn vavreck **Price:** 145.10 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election - Updated Edition by john sideslynn vavreck - **How much does it cost?** 145.10 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8382693-the-gamble-choice-and-chance-in-the-2012-presidential-election) ## Best For - john sideslynn vavreck enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john sideslynn vavreck brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election - Updated Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TFWDegznL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoroughly researched analyis of the election process *by M***E on April 17, 2015* This thoroughly researched analysis of ebbs and flows of the election process was cogent and intriguing. It makes a sound case for the authors views regarding the consistency of voters choices throughout the many months of campaigning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For political junkies... *by G***L on September 18, 2013* There are many graphs and charts in John Sides and Lynn Vavreck's new book about the 2012 Presidential election,"The Gamble", but to me the most interesting one was a map on page 217. It gave the locations of the Obama and Romney campaign field offices. It shows where the offices were concentrated - and where they were not. The map is in the chapter talking about the much-vaulted "Obama Ground Game", first developed in the 2008 election and kept around for 2012. Obama did have many more field offices than Romney, but the authors didn't think the work they did in contacting potential Obama voters and making sure they went to the polls was really a critical difference in Obama's victory. Okay, well, if not the "ground game", then what was helpful in Obama's victory?Was it Romney's "47%" remark? The number of ads the Obama campaign put on TV in the battle-ground states? The almost flawless Democratic convention? Obama's bouncing back in the last two debates? The fact that the US economy, while not exactly booming, was at least ticking upwards? Um, no.And what were the reasons behind Romney's loss? His Mormon religion? The "47%" remarks? His perceived business practices and lack of divulging more than 2 years of his tax returns? His stiff personality? A lack of affection and trust of him by the Republican base. Um, no. "No", because the authors really don't pinpoint a reason for one man's victory at the polls and another man's defeat. Oh, maybe "Chicago's" decision to "front-load" their ads - airing them early in the summer instead of waiting til the end of the campaign - which might have helped "define" Mitt Romney. But then the authors point out that most watchers of the ads were already interested in the race and politics in general, so maybe that wasn't it. Hey, maybe Obama's race lost him some points at the polls. But, maybe not.I closely follow politics - I am, after all, a political "junkie" - and I was fascinated by the 2012 election. All parts of it, from the long, tedious Republican primary to the Romney campaign's solid belief that they were going to win the election to Mitt Romney's gracious concession speech. Almost every single day between first and last day was interesting to me. But - maybe because I was part of it - the Obama "ground game" was the most interesting thing of all. How disappointing to find out the while Vavreck and Sides wrote about, they didn't think it mattered all that much.Polls in late 2011 and early 2012 showed Obama holding a narrow nation-wide lead. The polls stayed about the same on that level but later polls showed Obama leading in the critical swing-states. Barack Obama won every one of those states he was expected to win, but one, North Carolina. Obama won reelection without much trouble and without much drama. Most of the "drama" was stirred up by the media, which needed a tense, close election to fill the 24/7 news cycles. John Sides and Lynn Vavreck take an interesting look at this election, but don't come up with many firm reasons why Obama won and Romney lost. Personally, I think it was SO many reasons that they all combined into that unexplainable, unknowing victory because Barack Obama was simply more likable than Mitt Romney.This is a great book for a detail-minded political junkie. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. This book definitely achieves its goal of examining ... *by G***H on November 3, 2015* Wow. This book definitely achieves its goal of examining the importance of campaigns in our democracy. The narrative is riveting and entertaining, playful at times, serious at others. A solid read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8382693-the-gamble-choice-and-chance-in-the-2012-presidential-election](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8382693-the-gamble-choice-and-chance-in-the-2012-presidential-election) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*