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Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin provides an in-depth analysis of the 2008 United States presidential election, covering the Democratic primaries between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the Republican primaries, and the final campaign efforts. Culminating in Obama’s victory, the book includes various insights and anecdotes about key figures such as John Edwards and Sarah Palin. It touches on political strategies, personal controversies, and the dramatic dynamics of the election, ultimately concluding with Obama's inauguration and his cabinet selections.