Slow Road to Tampa

Two of American journalism's most unique voices have teamed up for an amusing, often laugh-out-loud, look at the first stage of the 2012 presidential campaign, as Republican candidates vied to take on President Obama.


Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank and editorial cartoonist Tom Toles chronicle a race full of memorable moments ("I'm also unemployed," 9-9-9, "vulture capitalism") and interesting personalities as it heads toward the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. This collection of Post columns and cartoons also captures the mood of the Republican electorate, including voters' desire for change in Washington and for a leader who can sweep them up in a cause.


Milbank and Toles tackle these serious issues with grace and wit, and their entertaining account is a must-read for anyone interested in the 2012 election.