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Name: Why Not Me?
Author: Al Franken

Why Not Me? follows the fictional, comedic journey of a presidential hopeful as he navigates the spectacle of modern American politics. Al Franken blends humor and political commentary to explore campaign culture, media relations, and the public's expectations of presidential candidates.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire

Authors: Al Franken

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