Mark Halperin Editor-at-large and Senior Political Analyst, Time; Co-author, Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime
John Heilemann National Political Correspondent & Columnist, New York magazine; Co-author, Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

Go behind the scenes of the historic 2008 election and learn more about the riveting book that even Stephen Colbert just can’t put down. Political journalists Halperin and Heilemann, discuss in extensive detail the momentous rise of Barack Obama, shocking fall of Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House, and the national phenomenon around John McCain choosing Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. From hundreds of interviews with people working inside the '08 campaigns, learn more about the Obama campaign machine, how McCain staffers truly felt about Sarah Palin, and how Hillary Clinton was wooed as secretary  of state. Since its debut, Game Change has been one of the most talked about books of the year – skyrocketing to #1 on The New York Times bestsellers list.

Note: The authors also will be speaking in SF on March 15

Location: Bldg E – National Semiconductor – 2900 Semiconductor Drive – Santa Clara
Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in/boxed lunch; 12:00 noon program; 1:00 p.m. book signing
Cost: $15 Members and $20 Non-Members
Also know: In association with National Semiconductor