Safire's Political Dictionary

Nearly every entry in this renowned work has been revised and updated and over 100 completely new entries have been added to produce a monumental and indispensable guide to political language in America. From Axis of Evil, Blame Game and Compassionate Conservatism to Rumsfeld's Rules, Slam Dunk, Wimp Factor, and many others, Safire explains the origin of each term, how it has been used, as well as its perceived and real significance.