Losing to Boehner, Winning America: A Campaign Memoir

In late 2013, Tom Poetter entered the race for the seat that John Boehner had held for 12 terms in Ohio’s 8th District. This memoir depicts the campaign of 2014 from the inside, from Poetter’s perspective, of all that was won and lost in the race. Follow the candidate as he builds a promising campaign, despite the long odds and the inevitable outcome. Surely, one of the great realities and symbols of democracy in action is the spirited campaign of an outsider, connecting with citizens, and winning America one voter at a time.