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Sound bites, slo- gans and even candidates’ names (think of all the posters for Ber- nie, Hillary and Jeb) have been jettisoned to the bare mini- mum. But with the political agenda abbre- viated to 140 characters, the political memoir still finds a way into the hearts and hands of the American voter. In fact, for the last 60 years, every winning presidential candidate has published a book before run- ning. These books often serve as a way for the presidential hopeful to transition into bonafide can- didate. In between the stories of child- hood and anecdotes about paren- tal wisdom, there is sometimes insight into policy views. We owe it to ourselves and each other to make an informed decision when voting, and that means looking at the information provided by the candidates. These books are a way of allowing a candidate to transcend being an annoying talking head with views that can differ drastically from your own. They remind us that underneath all the hairspray and suits, there are people with childhoods and families and dreams. It’s a way to find humanity in what can seem like a mechanical process. While looking through these memoirs, I found myself connect- ing to people with whom I would never guess I could find common ground. One of the more surprisingly personal memoirs was Marco Rubio’s “American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportu- nity for Everyone.” Rubio begins “American Dreams” with a poi- gnant story of accompanying his grandfather to the hospital. As his grandfather slipped into a coma, a young Rubio promised to make something of himself. Quickly moving to present day, Rubio stresses several times the shared blame between Republicans and discusses his plans for initiatives like increasing access to federal student loans. He shares his opin- ions on subjects like same-sex marriage and the laughability of liberal arts degrees, subjects on which we disagree viscerally. But his political memoir may be a lit- mus test to help people determine if Rubio is worth considering. Judging by the re-release of the 1997 “Outsider in the White House,” Bernie Sanders doesn’t seem to have changed his very lib- eral views. It’s unusual in a world where the word “flip-flop” is used so much, you’d think everyone in the House of Representa- tives was wearing inappropriate sandals. Sander’s key positions — hatred of the one percent, a disinterest in campaigning and the contempt he holds for both major parties involved have been the main theme in his life and at least establishes consistency and genuine beliefs. “Outsider in the White House” proves Sanders to be unafraid to reveal himself in blunt and straightforward way. In a very different approach, Hillary Clinton’s memoir “Hard Choices” is a fascinating look at her time as President Barack Obama’s Secretary of State. She shares with the reader the expe- riences she has had on her dip- lomatic travels and some of the difficulties she had during her time in office. The book shows how Secretary Clinton faced stressful situations with exper- tise and allows the reader to see her intellectual, diplomatic and professional authority. What we don’t see is a lot of emotional exposure. She is reticent to share her tales and personal stories, which makes sense consider- ing her vulnerable position as a woman running for President. As with all political memoirs, we only see what the writers wants us to. In contrast, Mike Huckabee’s recent memoir “God, Guns, Grits and Gravy” leaves little to the imagination. (Also, come on guys. Who taught Huckabee about alliteration? This one is on you.) With his startling chap- ter titles like “Bend over and take it like a prisoner!” and his concern that Jay-Z is “crossing the line from husband to pimp by exploiting his wife as a sex object,” Huckabee is difficult to take seriously. But receiving first place of the category I call “Books I Find Difficult to Take Seriously” has not even been published. Donald Trump’s as-yet-untitled memoir is set to be released on October 27th. “Not since ‘The Art of the Deal’ have I had so much fun writing a book,” Trump announced in the release. Considering that 62 percent of Republicans feel that Trump “tells it like it is and we need that right now,” Trump continues to surprise, with both his brash statements and his high poll numbers, despite reports that the Republican Party would not support a Trump presidency. His book will be a chance to see if there are any plans for actual policy-making in a race where attention is paid not to the smart or the prepared, but to the bold. There are roughly five other candidates with books out that I haven’t even mentioned, or quite honestly, cared to read – Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Rand Paul, Ben Car- son and Lindsey Graham. With a supply of political memoirs this abundant, it would be fantastical to imagine that there is a demand that meets it. And there isn’t. Some of the memoirs are more financially successful than others, (for example, Lindsey Graham’s memoir “My Story” was released for free online as a PDF), but the incentive for publishers is greater than just money. It’s the possibil- ity of being the publisher of the memoir of the next President of the United States of America. Lerner is annotating “God, Guns, Grits and Gravy.” To send her your notes, e-mail rebler@umich.edu. REBECCA LERNER FILM REVIEW ‘Mississippi Grind’ is carried by characters By MADELEINE GAUDIN For The Daily “Mississippi Grind,” the newest film from directing duo Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden (“It’s Kind of a Funny Story”), follows two pathetic gambling addicts on an odyssey across the South in search of enough money to break even. Ben Mendelsohn (“The Dark Night Rises”) expertly plays Jerry, a sad real estate agent with a knack for losing money. He is easily drawn in by the fast-talking charms of Curtis (Ryan Reynolds, “Green Lantern”), a younger version of Jerry who appears, at least at first, to win wherever Jerry loses, in poker and in life. The two become a pair soon after Curtis slides into Jerry’s poker game, asking, “Did you see that rainbow yesterday?” We actually did see that rainbow. The film opens with a rainbow stretching over a pastoral scene, romantically completed with a red tractor and silo. This is the first and last tribute to the nature of the Midwest; scenic shots of the plains are quickly replaced with rainy streets and flashing lights (a different kind of romanticized America). But this initial rainbow remains important, “a sign,” as the two men tramp across the country, betting on anything with a name alluding to the color spectrum. Even at his low point, Jerry seeks out a slot machine called “Rainbow Road” in a New Orleans casino. They carry a “Wizard of Oz” type mindset that something better is waiting for them somewhere over the rainbow. As Jerry’s Subaru traverses the Southeast, the audience’s hope that they will make it to “somewhere” dwindles, as does the faith that “somewhere” exists. According to Curtis, their big break lies in New Orleans at a poker table with a $25,000 buy-in. This game is the catalyst to their trans-American journey. The film doesn’t take long to turn into a road trip movie, full of Americana spirit emphasized by the bluegrass and folk music of its soundtrack. As Jerry and Curtis roll into Nashville, the crooning voice of Big Bill Boonzy assures the audience that “this train is bound for glory.” And we are forced to ask — is it? Glory, it seems, is less important than just playing the game. “The journey is a destination,” Curtis claims with a wink. Maybe that’s why the two men return to the table and win big, only to turn around and lose it all — a cycle that quickly becomes tiresome. The repetitive plot might have been necessary, but strong performances from the two leads leave it redundant. Jerry could easily have been merely pathetic, but Mendelsohn layers him with enough anger and sincerity to raise him to the level of a compelling deadbeat. And Reynolds, who is easily written off as a summer blockbuster actor, shines as Curtis. Reynolds’s inherent charm couples with mystery to create a character the audience can’t exactly pin down. “Mississippi Grind” isn’t quite plot driven and it isn’t quite character driven. The film leans on its dialogue, which often fails to offer sufficient support. At times the film feels like a remake of some glamorous ’70s casino movie, relying on the audience having seen the original to fill in the gaps. “Mississippi Grind” longs for a time (or a place over the rainbow) where two pitiful gambling addicts can be heroes, a time that no longer exists and probably never did. a time that no longer exists and probably never did. B Mississippi Grind Michigan Theater A24 A24 Off to the goat farms! #NOFILTER Why ’Ye should run By MICHAEL FLYNN Daily Arts Writer Kanye West is no stranger to making people scratch their heads in awe and bewilderment. At the most recent VMAs, he continued this time-honored tradition of his by announcing that he plans to run for President in 2020. Some may be apprehensive about the rapper being elected to office due to his lack of political experience. But after some thought, it becomes increasingly clear why Kanye is the absolute right choice for the 2020 Presidency. 1. He’s honest: Unlike many politicians today, Kanye has absolutely no problem speaking his mind whenever he feels like it. If he can walk onto the VMA stage and interrupt Taylor Swift, who’s to say he can’t demand that pharmaceutical CEOs lower drug prices, or that police stop using excessive force? Granted, there’s no guarantee he will do any of those things, but there’s no doubt he’s got the balls to do it. 2. He’s young: As exciting as Bernie Sanders is, he’s so old that there’s a huge possibility that the stress of the Presidency will give him a fatal aneurysm the minute he steps into office. With Kanye, who’s on track to become the youngest President since JFK, Americans can rest assured that any fatal aneurysms he may suffer during his tenure as President will not be caused by age. 3. He understands the economy: Some have complained about the ridiculously steep price of Kanye’s new fashion line. But there’s a reason for that: He knows that it’s worth it. And you can be damn sure he knows that America’s worth it too. With Kanye, no price is too high for the freedom of the American people. 4. He knows what’s important in life: In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Kanye was quoted saying “I don’t go a day without shoes.” That is some good common sense right there. In an era of excess and buffoonery from politicians, we need a leader with a good head on his shoulders. 5. He’ll bring new things to the Presidency that are too good to pass up: Imagine the possibilities. A presidential debate in which he responds to a barb from an opposing candidate with a pointed “HAH?” An Auto-Tuned State of the Union. Free Yeezy shoes for everyone (apparently.) 6. Without a presidential bid, there’s really no good excuse why SWISH isn’t out yet: Really. TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE ‘KANYE WEST FOR PRESIDENT’ CAMPAIGN email arts@michigandaily.com