Book Talk with Local Author Bob Blaemire
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking book talk with local author and political historian Bob Blaemire, as he explores the pivotal moments that shaped the course of American history.
In Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History, Blaemire examines fifteen consequential decisions made by political leaders—choices that altered elections, policies, and the nation’s trajectory. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience in American politics, he offers insider perspective, historical context, and accessible analysis that brings these moments to life.
Guests will have the opportunity to hear directly from the author, gain a deeper understanding of how leadership decisions reverberate through history, and participate in a Q&A following the talk. All are welcome to attend this enriching program celebrating history, dialogue, and the power of informed reflection.
For questions, please email Bianca Sauro, Community Relations Associate, at bsauro@kensingtonsl.com.
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Robert "Bob" BlaemireAuthor & Political ConsultantRobert Blaemire has been a participant in politics all of his adult life. Born and raised in Indiana, his career began at the age of 18 upon entering George Washington University. His employment with Senator Birch Bayh (D-IN) began in 1967 and concluded with Bayh’s election defeat in 1980. Those 13 years saw Bob rise in the Senate Office, with campaign experience that began by traveling with the candidate throughout the 1974 re-election campaign and ended as Political Director of the 1980 campaign.
Bob completed his B.A. in Political Science and his M.A. in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University.
After the 1980 defeat, he founded The Committee for American Principles, seeking to combat the growing role and influence of the New Right in political campaigns.
He began providing political computer services in 1982 before it was a business in politics as it is now. He owned his own firm for 17 years and left the business only to write a biography of Senator Bayh, which was published in 2019.Bob lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland and has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.