Few events in American politics over the past two decades have generated more attention than the increasing number of voters calling themselves Independent. By the early 1970s Independents outnumbered Republicans, according to many eminent experts on voting behavior. Yet the authors of this incisive new commentary on American politics claim that most of this widespread speculation on declining party affiliation is simply wrong. They contend that most so-called Independents lean strongly toward one of the two parties and resemble--in all important respects--either Democrats or Republicans....
Few events in American politics over the past two decades have generated more attention than the increasing number of voters calling themselves Indepe...
It was the best of elections; it was the worst of elections. The 2004 presidential contest mobilized a record number of voters, with 121 million Americans showing up at the polls. But in many eyes, the 2004 race also plumbed new depths. It was the most expensive presidential election in history, with a price tag of $2.2 billion. It was also marked by unprecedented negativity --for example, both George W. Bush and John Kerry came under fire for their activities during the Vietnam War, which ended three decades ago. In V "ital Signs, " David Dulio and Candice Nelson analyze the Bush and...
It was the best of elections; it was the worst of elections. The 2004 presidential contest mobilized a record number of voters, with 121 million Am...
These essays present original data and analysis on the world of election-campaign consultants. They aim to illuminate the work of professional political consultants and their growing influence on the electoral process and American democracy.
These essays present original data and analysis on the world of election-campaign consultants. They aim to illuminate the work of professional politic...
These essays provide an analysis of political advertising - its causes, its growth and its consequences for elections in the United States. The contributors focus, in particular, on the effects and consequences of negative advertising.
These essays provide an analysis of political advertising - its causes, its growth and its consequences for elections in the United States. The contri...
