New book reveals Washington power player was as focused on public perceptions as on the courtroom battles, immediately saw 2000 election results would end up at Supreme Court

Conservative TV network's decision sucked air out of optimistic White House and was followed by president frantically calling Republican governors to inquire about voter fraud

30 years after James Baker angrily told Israelis to 'call us when you're serious about peace,' president's plan marks 180 degree shift of US policy -- but peace will remain elusive