America's Deadliest Election

In "Let Chaos Come," CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash and co-author David Fisher delve into the tumultuous 1872 election, a pivotal event in American history marked by extreme violence and division. The narrative uncovers the chaos that ensued as both parties refused to concede, leading to rival governors, street warfare in New Orleans, and the emergence of the Ku Klux Klan. Through gripping accounts, the authors illuminate how this extraordinary election not only tested democracy but also set the stage for significant legal and societal changes, resonating with contemporary political tensions.