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Random House USA Inc Crime in Progress Inside the Steele Dossier and
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “I’ve read kind of all the books on this subject . . . and this is the one you want to read.”—Rachel Maddow Before Ukraine, before impeachment: This is the never-before-told inside story of the high-stakes, four-year-long investigation into Donald Trump’s Russia ties—culminating in the Steele dossier, and sparking the Mueller report—from the founders of political opposition research company Fusion GPS.Fusion GPS was founded in 2010 by Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch, two former reporters at The Wall Street Journal who decided to abandon the struggling news business and use their reporting skills to conduct open-source investigations for businesses and law firms—and opposition research for political candidates. In the fall of 2015, they were hired to look into the finances of Donald Trump.What began as a march through a mind-boggling trove
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Diversified Publishing The Rebels
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Princeton University Press Identity Crisis
Book SynopsisIn this gripping in-depth account of the 2016 presidential election, authors Sides, Michael Tesler, and Lynn Vavreck reveal how Trump's victory was foreshadowed by changes in the Democratic and Republican coalitions that were driven by people's racial and ethnic identities.Trade Review"There is little if any support in voting data for the notion that 'economic anxiety' drove people to vote for Trump. As documented in Identity Crisis, an important new book analyzing the 2016 election, what distinguished Trump voters wasn't financial hardship but 'attitudes related to race and ethnicity.'"—Paul Krugman, New York Times"Timely, careful and data-rich."—E. J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post"The definitive account of the 2016 election."—Alex Shephard, New Republic"Lucid, engaging, and ruthlessly rational, Identity Crisis is the guide we needed to what really happened in 2016, an election we still haven’t come to terms with. After all the speculation and partisan blame, the authors' search for the real answers isn't just interesting—it's necessary. Identity Crisis is about more than an election: it's about the state of America at a moment of political breakdown."—Molly Ball, national political correspondent, Time
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University Press of Kansas After Reagan Bush Dukakis and the 1988 Election
Book SynopsisFrom a scholar who played a small role in the 1988 US presidential election, After Reagan provides an eye-opening look at a presidential campaign that few suspected marked the end of an era - or the rise of forces roiling our political landscape today.Trade ReviewJohn J. Pitney, Jr.’s After Reagan transports the reader back in time to the hard-fought presidential race between George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis. Pitney’s retelling highlights the candidates, issues, and media environment of that time and juxtaposes them with our current political world. This engaging, well-written book is much more than an expert analysis of one memorable election from thirty years ago—it’s a thoughtful exploration of how much, for better and for worse, our politics has changed since then." - Jeffrey Crouch, author of The Presidential Pardon Power"This fine book might well be subTitled Present at the Creation. Pitney’s argument-that in the Bush-Dukakis race of 1988 we find the seeds of present-day presidential politics in both parties-is both timely and well supported. Judiciously argued and gracefully written, After Reagan makes a worthy contribution to the literature." - John Robert Greene, author of The Presidency of George H. W. Bush, Second Edition, RevisedTable of ContentsEditors' ForewordPrefaceIntroduction1. Retrospect: 1950-19802. Reagan, Bush, and the Republicans3. The Democrats in the 1980s4. The Republican Nomination Contest5. The Democratic Nomination Contest6. The General Election: The Triumph of the Fundamentals7. Campaigns Have ConsequencesAppendix A: 1988 Democratic Primary ResultsAppendix B: 1988 Republican Primary ResultsAppendix C: 1988 Presidential General Election ResultsAppendix D: How States Voted in 1988 and 2016NotesBibliographic EssayIndex
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University Press of Kansas The Last Lincoln Republican The Presidential
Book SynopsisA close look at the presidential election of 1880 reveals that Andrew Garfield's victory could have been a continuation of Lincoln's vision. This was the choice made by the American people - and, as The Last Lincoln Republican makes poignantly clear, the great opportunity forever lost when Garfield was assassinated.Trade ReviewAt last a stylish, succinct, and up-to-date biography of James Garfield and a coherent argument about what Garfield's election might have meant for the Republican Party and the United States had he lived. As Arrington argues, Garfield was a bold and strategic defender of the principles that the Republican Party had been founded upon, particularly its vision of equality. Garfield's death shortly after his inauguration was a lost opportunity and a turning point in the history of Reconstruction. With a careful eye to detail and a deep knowledge of the political system, Arrington tells this tragic story clearly and well."" - Gregory P. Downs, author of The Second American Revolution: The Civil War-Era Struggle over Cuba and the Rebirth of the American Republic
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Lexington Books Prejudice and the Old Politics The Presidential
Book SynopsisCombining statistical analysis with narrative history, this re-evaluation of the 1928 presidential election offers a portrait of the candidates and the campaign. The study is based on data from that election and other presidential elections from 1916 to 1940.Trade ReviewLichtman has written what will almost surely be the definitive book on the subject. * Commonweal Magazine *Challenges many well-established ideas and interpretations in a serious and convincing way. [This book] deserves careful reading and study. * Presidential Studies Quarterly *Lichtman provides a fresh approach and an exquisite blend of political theory, quantitative analysis, and historical interpretation that will appeal to both scholars and informed laypersons. * Library Journal *The book combines an elegant scheme of statistical analysis with an engaging style. [Lichtman's] theoretical and methodological contributions demand the most careful attention by students of recent American history and politics. * CHOICE *Every teacher and writer on the period should take Lichtman very seriously indeed. * Journal of Southern History *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Prologue: Al Smith versus Herbert Hoover Chapter 2 Introduction: Interpretations and Revisions Chapter 3 Catholics versus Protestants Chapter 4 Wets versus Drys Chapter 5 Immigrants versus Natives Chapter 6 City versus Country Chapter 7 Blacks versus Whites and Men versus Women Chapter 8 Economic Issues Chapter 9 Change and Continuity in Presidential Politics, 1916-1940 Chapter 10 Conclusions Chapter 11 Statistical Discussions Chapter 12 Appendix 1: Statistical Discussion Chapter 13 Appendix 2: Analysis of Seven Separate Regions Chapter 14 Appendix 3: Transcripts of the Republican Party Survey of Local Leaders Chapter 15 Appendix 4: Sources of the Statistical Data
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Rowman & Littlefield Targeting Senior Voters Campaign Outreach to
Book SynopsisSeniors are America's most dependable voters; they vote in all elections and contests on the ballot. But definitions of seniors are changing and so, too, must the campaign outreach techniques and strategies used by candidates, consultants, political parties, and advocacy groups, especially to reach seniors with limited sight, hearing, and mobility.Trade ReviewTargeting Senior Voters is right on target in shattering the myth that older voters are a monolithic group that can be made to fall in line by pressing certain 'hot buttons.' It's valuable reading for political professionals and anyone seeking insights into what makes America's most active, concerned citizens tick—and why, as the twenty-first century unfolds, winning their votes will be increasingly tricky.... -- Elliot Carlson, editor * AARP Bulletin *Targeting Senior Voters provides both practitioners and students of politics a rich, broad perspective on this critical segment of the electorate. As usual, Susan MacManus has done an excellent job identifying the hot buttons and pulling together relevant information. Candidates and political consultants would be wise to read it carefully before planning their next campaigns. -- Ronald A. Faucheux, Ph.D., editor-in-chief * Campaigns & Elections *This book blends public opinion analysis, institutional and legal assessments, and strategic thinking to provide a sophisticated study of senior citizens' electoral behavior. Unlike many political how-to volumes, this one is firmly rooted in social science research. MacManus, an accomplished political scientist and a leading expert on Florida politics, covers an impressive array of relevant issues. This book will be valuable for several audiences including senior citizen advocates, campaign strategists, and political science and gerontology scholars. * CHOICE *Susan MacManus has produced a volume that contains the first and last word on seniors and politics—a kind of 'everything you ever wanted to know about senior citizenship but were too young to ask.' Given their extraordinarily high voter turnout rate, seniors are critically important in elections, and their views on issues and reactions to campaign techniques must be taken into account. MacManus pieces together a magnificent mosaic on seniors that is perfect for a general readership as well as a wide range of undergraduate and graduate classes in political science. -- Larry J. Sabato, director, University of Virginia Center for Politics and author of The Kenneday Half-CenturyTargeting Senior Voters is right on target in shattering the myth that older voters are a monolithic group that can be made to fall in line by pressing certain 'hot buttons.' It's valuable reading for political professionals and anyone seeking insights into what makes America's most active, concerned citizens tick—and why, as the twenty-first century unfolds, winning their votes will be increasingly tricky. -- Elliot Carlson, editor * AARP Bulletin *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Seniors: America's Most Consistent Voters Chapter 2 The Graying Behemoth Chapter 3 Identifying and Surveying Senior Voters Chapter 4 Campaigning to Seniors: Going after Votes Chapter 5 Helping Seniors Register and Vote: New Forms of Outreach, Accommodation, and Protection Chapter 6 Crafting the Message: Issues Affecting Seniors Chapter 7 Targeting Seniors in the 21st Century: A Review of Some Basic Dos and Don'ts
£126.00
Rowman & Littlefield Targeting Senior Voters Campaign Outreach to
Book SynopsisSeniors are America's most dependable voters; they vote in all elections and contests on the ballot. But definitions of seniors are changing and so, too, must the campaign outreach techniques and strategies used by candidates, consultants, political parties, and advocacy groups, especially to reach seniors with limited sight, hearing, and mobility.Trade ReviewTargeting Senior Voters is right on target in shattering the myth that older voters are a monolithic group that can be made to fall in line by pressing certain 'hot buttons.' It's valuable reading for political professionals and anyone seeking insights into what makes America's most active, concerned citizens tick—and why, as the twenty-first century unfolds, winning their votes will be increasingly tricky.... -- Elliot Carlson, editor * AARP Bulletin *Targeting Senior Voters provides both practitioners and students of politics a rich, broad perspective on this critical segment of the electorate. As usual, Susan MacManus has done an excellent job identifying the hot buttons and pulling together relevant information. Candidates and political consultants would be wise to read it carefully before planning their next campaigns. -- Ronald A. Faucheux, Ph.D., editor-in-chief * Campaigns & Elections *This book blends public opinion analysis, institutional and legal assessments, and strategic thinking to provide a sophisticated study of senior citizens' electoral behavior. Unlike many political how-to volumes, this one is firmly rooted in social science research. MacManus, an accomplished political scientist and a leading expert on Florida politics, covers an impressive array of relevant issues. This book will be valuable for several audiences including senior citizen advocates, campaign strategists, and political science and gerontology scholars. * CHOICE *Susan MacManus has produced a volume that contains the first and last word on seniors and politics—a kind of 'everything you ever wanted to know about senior citizenship but were too young to ask.' Given their extraordinarily high voter turnout rate, seniors are critically important in elections, and their views on issues and reactions to campaign techniques must be taken into account. MacManus pieces together a magnificent mosaic on seniors that is perfect for a general readership as well as a wide range of undergraduate and graduate classes in political science. -- Larry J. Sabato, director, University of Virginia Center for Politics and author of The Kenneday Half-CenturyTargeting Senior Voters is right on target in shattering the myth that older voters are a monolithic group that can be made to fall in line by pressing certain 'hot buttons.' It's valuable reading for political professionals and anyone seeking insights into what makes America's most active, concerned citizens tick—and why, as the twenty-first century unfolds, winning their votes will be increasingly tricky. -- Elliot Carlson, editor * AARP Bulletin *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Seniors: America's Most Consistent Voters Chapter 2 The Graying Behemoth Chapter 3 Identifying and Surveying Senior Voters Chapter 4 Campaigning to Seniors: Going after Votes Chapter 5 Helping Seniors Register and Vote: New Forms of Outreach, Accommodation, and Protection Chapter 6 Crafting the Message: Issues Affecting Seniors Chapter 7 Targeting Seniors in the 21st Century: A Review of Some Basic Dos and Don'ts
£42.75
Rowman & Littlefield Campaign Mode
Book SynopsisThe pressures of contemporary electioneering force political professionals into campaign modea state of mind that merges a visceral drive to win elections with a deep-seated habit of strategic thinking. Wise political professionals know the basic rules of electoral strategy and how to read the political terrain. Campaign Mode examines the strategic histories of five successful congressional candidatesOhio''s Ted Strickland, Georgia''s Bob Barr, California''s Loretta Sanchez, Tennessee''s Harold Ford, Jr., and Pennsylvania''s Rick Santorum. The authorsboth of whom have advised major political figurescombine original interviews, survey data, historical investigation, and first-hand observation of the candidates to reveal the inner workings of electoral politics. They demonstrate that campaigns do matter and show readers how to think like political professionals.Trade ReviewBurton and Shea have written a unique book that explains how campaigns operate. By focusing attention on campaign strategy in particular, they help shed light on what, for most Americans, is a complex and mysterious process. -- Stephen K. Medvic, Franklin and Marshall CollegeCampaign Mode does an outstanding job of opening up the world of electoral politics. This thoughtful book systematically analyzes campaign strategy in congressional elections and provides real world examples to illustrate how these strategies develop. It bridges the gap between what political scientists think they know about campaigns and how these campaigns actually unfold. -- Kelly D. Patterson, Brigham Young UniversityBurton and Shea get it right. They identify the conceptual rules that typically dictate campaign strategy, note the exceptions and illustrate it all with well-chosen case studies and analysis. This book is an enjoyable must-read by two writers who blendtheir political and academic expertise to perfection.... -- Thurgood Marshall, Jr., campaign aide to former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al GoreAn interesting book for the political practitioner wanting general insights into strategic thinking in political campaign management. -- Paul Baines, Middlesex University, LondonCampaign Mode is a pleasure to read and has something for everyone—academics, practitioners, and political junkies. Burton and Shea use a nice blend of scholarly literature and stories from the field to produce their 'rules of engagement'—rules that ring true and that candidates can ignore only at great peril. An ideal book for the classroom or just for a good read. -- Thomas Holbrook, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeBurton and Shea get it right. They identify the conceptual rules that typically dictate campaign strategy, note the exceptions and illustrate it all with well-chosen case studies and analysis. This book is an enjoyable must-read by two writers who blend their political and academic expertise to perfection. -- Thurgood Marshall, Jr., campaign aide to former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al GoreTable of ContentsChapter 1 Campaign Mode and Professional Understanding Chapter 2 Strategic Effects Chapter 3 Build Strong Connections with the Electorate: Ted Strickland, Sixth District of Ohio Chapter 4 Hammer at the Opponent's Weak Point: Bob Barr, Seventh District of Georgia Chapter 5 Defy Conventional Wisdom: Loretta Sanchez, Forty-Sixth District of California Chapter 6 Gain the Center without Losing the Base: Harold Ford Jr., Ninth District of Tennessee Chapter 7 Preempt the Challenge: Rick Santorum, Pennsylvania Chapter 8 Conclusion: Campaign Mode Revisited
£45.90
Rowman & Littlefield Congressional Primaries and the Politics of
Book SynopsisThis text explores the ways in which congressional primary elections appear to be changing. It examines how primary elections influence the types of candidates who run, their support, the positions they take, their resources, media coverage, and the type of party nominees that prevail.Trade ReviewThe work's strengths include the authors' diverse perspectives, including their use of a wide array of evidence from election results, campaign spending totals, and surveys of participants. A valuable contribution for those interested in the process of recruitment, representation, and elections. * CHOICE *Galderisi, Ezra, and Lyons are to be congratulated for editing such a fine volume. They have assembled many of the leading scholars of congressional elections and the result is a splendid set of essays that advance our understanding of congressional primaries in many important ways. It is certainly the best single resource on congressional primaries and I highly recommend the book to everyone interested in American elections. -- Tom RiceTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction: Nomination Politics and Congressional Representation Chapter 3 Congressional Primaries in Historical and Theoretical Context Chapter 4 Primary Elections as a Deterrence to Candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives Chapter 5 The Benefits and Burdens of Congressional Primary Elections Chapter 6 Campaign Finance in U.S. House Primary and General Elections Chapter 7 Elections and Amateurs: The Christian Right in the 1988 Congressional Campaigns Chapter 8 The Polarizing Effects of Congressional Primaries Chapter 9 The Effects of Electoral Rules on Congressional Primaries Chapter 10 Explaining the Ideological Differences Between the Two U.S. Senators Elected from the Same State: An Institutional Effects Model Chapter 11 California's Experience with the Blanket Primary
£49.24
Rowman & Littlefield Elections to Open Seats in the US House Where the
Book SynopsisShifting the focal point from incumbency to open seat competition in the U.S. House of Representatives is the task this book embraces. In the process, the authors demonstrate the importance of candidates and competition, and the role of money, gender, and special elections in determining how open seats get filled and when partisan changes occur.Trade ReviewWhether installing a Republican majority or a Democratic majority, and whether loathing or liking Congress, citizens' attraction to congressional incumbents continues to dominate vote choice to such an extent that it is difficult to see the larger picture. By focusing on those races with no incumbent running, Gaddie and Bullock are able to provide a remarkably fresh look at the dynamics of modern House races. Along the way they offer surprising results and a clear refutation of the belief that there is nothing new to say about congressional elections. -- John R. Hibbing, University of NebraskaGaddie and Bullock provide coverage and analysis of key issues—from the emergence of candidates to the effect of previous political experience to financing to the influence of the election of women—in an often original and regularly enlightening fashion. Not only is this a book congressional scholars will want to have, but it can also serve as a research stimulus for students of congressional elections who are looking for new paths to explore. -- Bruce I. Oppenheimer, Vanderbilt UniversityThe analysis is methodologically sound and, in places highly sophisticated, yet the conclusions are not beyond the grasp of an educated lay person. . . . Overall, this work is a genuine contribution to the literature on congressional elections. The book makes a powerful case for studying open seat races and lays the groundwork for future exploration in the field. It deserves a spot in the library of all students of Congress and elections. -- Stephen M. Nichols, California State University * American Political Science Review *Gaddie and Bullock conduct an excellent and thought-provoking foray into this area that has been long overdue for such a focused exploration. Their analysis is sophisticated, but accessible, and should be on the reading list for all students of congressional elections. * American Review of Politics *Elections to Open Seats in the U.S. House is a book that every student of congressional elections should have on his or her shelf. * Congress & the Presidency *InElections to Open Seats in the U.S. House Keith Gaddie and Chuck Bullock give us a sophisticated analysis of competitive U.S. congressional elections. . . . The authors have 'peeled away the cloak of incumbency' to reveal the electoral prospects of candidates with political experience and strong financial backing, the successes and future of women running for Congress, and the probable effects of term limits on congressional competitiveness. This book is an indispensable resource for students of congressional elections. -- Samuel C. PattersonTable of ContentsChapter 1 Where the Action Is: Why Open Seats Jump-Start Congressional Careers Chapter 2 Open Seat Congressional Elections: Are These Influenced by the Same Factors as Incumbent Elections? Chapter 3 Candidates and Competition: Who Are They? Where Do They Come From? Chapter 4 Investing in the Future Chapter 5 Women and Open Seat Congressional Elections Chapter 6 Special Elections: The Other Open Seats Chapter 7 Understanding the Past, Predicting the Future Chapter 8 Appendix: Forecasting Open Seat Vote Chapter 9 Methodological Sources
£48.70
Rowman & Littlefield The Millennium Election Communication in the 2000
Book SynopsisThis volume highlights some of the most important campaign communication from the 2000 US presidential election, looking at candidates' political messages, the media's campaign coverage, the impact of the internet and the political socialization of young voters.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive book is a must for anyone interested in the dynamics of campaign 2000 and the study of political communication. Its academic and practical depth and breadth—from political ads, debates, new media, and political strategies to other parts of the most bizarre election in our nation's history—provides a pristine prism for understanding not just the past campaign, but also the political perspectives, insights, and leadership styles of the 'winners' as they attempt to engage the public with their eyes on 2004. The authors deserve kudos for their effort. -- J. Gregory Payne, Emerson CollegeThe Millennium Election captures, in concrete studies, a broader range of campaign communication activities than any book I've seen. The writing and analysis are thoughtful, crisp, and right on the money. -- Bruce Gronbeck, University of IowaA must-have, new research-based book that has as its focus the critical communication factors necessary to provide definitive answers for the question, 'What really happened in the 2000 election?' -- Judith Trent, University of CincinnatiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction: Before Florida, There Was a Campaign.... Part 3 Part I: The Candidate Messages in Political Advertising and Debates Chapter 4 1. Style and Effects of the Bush and Gore Spots Chapter 5 2. Myth and Anti-Myth in Presidential Campaign Films-2000 Chapter 6 3. Issue Advocacy and Political Advertising in Election 2000 Chapter 7 4. Viewer Reactions to Presidential Debates:Learning Issue and Image Information Chapter 8 5. Character vs. Competence: Evidence from the 2000 Presidential Debates and Election Chapter 9 6. Lockbox and Fuzzy Math: Associations of Viewers' Debate Recall and Voter Behavior in the 2000 Presidential Campaign Part 10 Part II: Media Coverage Chapter 11 7. Metacoverage of the Press and Publicity in Campaign 2000 Network News Chapter 12 8. Representations of the Public and Public Opinion in National Television Election News Chapter 13 9. Watching the Adwatchers: Examination of Adwatch Stories from the 2000 Election Chapter 14 10. Issue Agendas in Candidate Messages vs. Media Coverage: Are Women and Men on the Same Page? Chapter 15 11. Candidates as Comedy: Political Presidential Humor on Late-Night Television Shows Part 16 Part III: New Technologies Chapter 17 12. Organizing an Online Campaign: The Legacy of McCain2000.com Chapter 18 13. Differences and Similarities in Use of Campaign Websites during the 2000 Presidential Election Chapter 19 14. Prelude to a Divide: Who Had Access in 2000? Part 20 Part IV: Socializing the Young Voter in Campaign 2000 Chapter 21 15. Political Discussion and Media Use: Contrasts Between Early and Late Campaign Phases Chapter 22 16. Across the Ages: Views of the 2000 Debates from College Freshman to Senior Citizens Chapter 23 17. The Voice of Young Citizens: A Study of Political Malaise in Campaign 2000 Chapter 24 Index Chapter 25 About the Contributors
£56.05
Rowman & Littlefield The Millennium Election Communication in the 2000
Book SynopsisThis volume highlights some of the most important campaign communication from the 2000 US presidential election, looking at candidates' political messages, the media's campaign coverage, the impact of the internet and the political socialization of young voters.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive book is a must for anyone interested in the dynamics of campaign 2000 and the study of political communication. Its academic and practical depth and breadth—from political ads, debates, new media, and political strategies to other parts of the most bizarre election in our nation's history—provides a pristine prism for understanding not just the past campaign, but also the political perspectives, insights, and leadership styles of the 'winners' as they attempt to engage the public with their eyes on 2004. The authors deserve kudos for their effort. -- J. Gregory Payne, Emerson CollegeThe Millennium Election captures, in concrete studies, a broader range of campaign communication activities than any book I've seen. The writing and analysis are thoughtful, crisp, and right on the money. -- Bruce Gronbeck, University of IowaA must-have, new research-based book that has as its focus the critical communication factors necessary to provide definitive answers for the question, 'What really happened in the 2000 election?' -- Judith Trent, University of CincinnatiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction: Before Florida, There Was a Campaign.... Part 3 Part I: The Candidate Messages in Political Advertising and Debates Chapter 4 1. Style and Effects of the Bush and Gore Spots Chapter 5 2. Myth and Anti-Myth in Presidential Campaign Films-2000 Chapter 6 3. Issue Advocacy and Political Advertising in Election 2000 Chapter 7 4. Viewer Reactions to Presidential Debates:Learning Issue and Image Information Chapter 8 5. Character vs. Competence: Evidence from the 2000 Presidential Debates and Election Chapter 9 6. Lockbox and Fuzzy Math: Associations of Viewers' Debate Recall and Voter Behavior in the 2000 Presidential Campaign Part 10 Part II: Media Coverage Chapter 11 7. Metacoverage of the Press and Publicity in Campaign 2000 Network News Chapter 12 8. Representations of the Public and Public Opinion in National Television Election News Chapter 13 9. Watching the Adwatchers: Examination of Adwatch Stories from the 2000 Election Chapter 14 10. Issue Agendas in Candidate Messages vs. Media Coverage: Are Women and Men on the Same Page? Chapter 15 11. Candidates as Comedy: Political Presidential Humor on Late-Night Television Shows Part 16 Part III: New Technologies Chapter 17 12. Organizing an Online Campaign: The Legacy of McCain2000.com Chapter 18 13. Differences and Similarities in Use of Campaign Websites during the 2000 Presidential Election Chapter 19 14. Prelude to a Divide: Who Had Access in 2000? Part 20 Part IV: Socializing the Young Voter in Campaign 2000 Chapter 21 15. Political Discussion and Media Use: Contrasts Between Early and Late Campaign Phases Chapter 22 16. Across the Ages: Views of the 2000 Debates from College Freshman to Senior Citizens Chapter 23 17. The Voice of Young Citizens: A Study of Political Malaise in Campaign 2000 Chapter 24 Index Chapter 25 About the Contributors
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Rowman & Littlefield Changing the Powers That be How the Left Can Stop
Book SynopsisEquality, fairness and opportunity are the themes which American progressives could win elections. This text explains why the left's political strategies have failed, and calls for different strategies and alliances that could lead to political success and a better America.Trade ReviewIn this spirited book, Domhoff confronts conventional political wisdom and makes us think about ways to put progress back in 'Progressive.' Dig in. . . then get to organizing! -- Jim Hightower, author, columnist, and populist organizerCharacteristically Domhoff: straight to the point, intellectually incisive, and deliberately helpful. We needed this book. -- Harvey Molotch, New York University and University of California, Santa BarbaraDomhoff explains the left's failures and calls for a renewed egalitarian vision across the classes. * Publishers Weekly *For several decades, professors and students alike have learned a great deal about the realities of power in the United States from Bill Domhoff's books, including several editions of his classic, Who Rules America? But students who want to improve the world as well as understand it will be grateful for Domhoff's latest contribution, Changing the Powers That Be. The power structure, he argues, is neither monolithic nor invincible. . . . This is a book guaranteed to give even cynical students hope about our country's future and idealistic students a roadmap for putting their ideals into practice. Professors who teach courses about American politics, social movements, elections, political parties, the media, and similar topics will find that Changing the Powers That Be gets students thinking, talking, and even do-ing. -- Peter Dreier, Occidental CollegeA fascinating book for those who believe the political system needs serious change. Recommended. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsChapter 1 1 The What-If Nader Campaign of 2000 Chapter 2 2 Why Egalitarians Should Transform the Democratic Party Chapter 3 3 More Equality Through the Market System Chapter 4 4 Social Movements and Strategic Nonviolence Chapter 5 5 Redefining Who's Us and Who's Them Chapter 6 6 Keeping Leaders Accountable Chapter 7 7 A New Foreign Policy and a New Stance on Religion Chapter 8 8 Stop Blaming the Media Chapter 9 9 Making the Future Yours
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Rowman & Littlefield Realignment The Theory That Changed the Way We
Book SynopsisTheodore Rosenof details how realignment theory emerged as the predominant explanation of electoral change and how, after decades of analysis, it remains a subject of continuing influence and controversy. The first history of this important theory, Realignment weaves history and political science into a compelling look at American elections.Trade ReviewFor an excellent recent account of how many analysts have dealt with the realignment concept, see Theodore Rosenof's Realignment: The Theory That Changed the Way We Think about American Politics. In fact, Rosenof's book is an invaluable guide to the voluminous literature on American elections and political parties since the 1940s. -- Alexander P. Lamis, Case Western Reserve UniversityCompelling, wonderfully written, and fast-paced biography of a concept. This is a first-rate read for those specializing in American electoral politics. Essential. * CHOICE *A fascinating and worthwhile contribution ot the literature on parties and elections. * Political Science Quarterly *In this informative work, Theodore Rosenof provides the most comprehensive recounting to date of the history of the realignment perspective on American political history. * Journal of American History *This book is the first full treatment of the evolution of "realignment theory," and it is intellectual history of a high order. It should appeal to students interested in American parties and elections as well as, more broadly, those interested in the development of American political science. -- David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of political science, Yale University * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *This book makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of the history of American political science, and it will be of value to a wide audience of scholars. It is written in a clear and accessible way and the research is thorough. It provides a very valuable treatment of the history of the concept of realignment—this concept is important enough that the book will be of interest to all analysts of American political institutions who want to understand the distinctive patterns of change and continuity that have appeared in the United States. -- David Plotke, New School UniversityA useful primer for anyone interested in the evolution of a major theory that shaped political research for over forty years. * Journal of Southern History *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Study of Behavior Chapter 4 Discerning Patterns Chapter 5 Evaluators of Transition Chapter 6 The Breakthrough of Samuel Lubell Chapter 7 The Advent of V. O. Key Chapter 8 Origins of the Michigan School Chapter 9 The Crystallization of Theory Chapter 10 Assessing Coalitions Chapter 11 Weighing Upheaval Chapter 12 Prophets of Transformation Chapter 13 The Onset of Revision Chapter 14 Grappling with Incongruity Chapter 15 Divergent Scenarios Chapter 16 Realignment in Retrospect Chapter 17 Coda: The Future of Realignment Theory Chapter 18 Notes
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Rowman & Littlefield Going Dirty
Book SynopsisGoing Dirty is a history of negative campaigning in American politics and an examination of how candidates and political consultants have employed this often-controversial technique. The book includes case studies on notable races throughout the television era in which new negative campaign strategies were introduced, or existing tactics were refined and amplified upon. Strategies have included labeling opponents from non-traditional political backgrounds as dumb or lightweight, an approach that got upended when a veteran actor and rookie candidate named Ronald Reagan won the California governorship in 1966, setting him on a path to the White House. The negative tone of campaigns has also been ratcheted up dramatically since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: Campaign commercials now routinely run pictures of international villains and suggest, sometimes overtly, at other times more subtly, that political opponents are less than resolute in prosecuting the war on terror. TheTrade Review'Why are campaigns so negative?' This is a question I get asked regularly by audiences, and the obvious answer—because they work—is not really adequate. Now, with a series of case studies and some historical grounding, David Mark has provided texture and bite to the longstanding issue of the tough, negative and sometimes very dirty nature of political campaigning. The next time I get asked the question, I will answer, 'Read David Mark's Going Dirty.' -- Norman Ornstein, American Enterprise InstituteA must-read for anyone interested in the negative ads that have come to dominate our campaigns. -- Robert M. Stern, Center for Government StudiesFor the serious student of political campaigns, this book includes nearly everything you wanted to know about negative campaigning and has some very interesting case studies as tactics changed during the the television and Internet era. A chapter titled 'What Good Old Days' reminds us that negative campaigning is an American tradition. Recommended. * Taegan Goddard's Political Wire *The next time opposing candidates accuse each other of negative campaigning—which should be any minute now—you'll want Going Dirty within easy reach. David Mark's lively and meticulous history will help you distinguish what's hard and fair from what's over the line. -- Dr. Michael Cornfield, scholar, consultant, author of Politics Moves Online: Campaigning and the InternetNegative campaigning—the public hates it, the press loves it, the candidates need it. And David Mark has documented it from A (attack) to Z (zonk) in this creative compendium of dirty politics, past, present, and future. -- Dr. Larry J. Sabato, University of Virginia Center for PoliticsGoing Dirty explores [the] long history of negative campaigning, recounting both familiar episodes (Willie Horton, anyone?) and those readers may have forgotten. The recurring theme is that well-timed, adroitly executed attacks are often effective; sloppy tactics by campaigns that misunderstand the electorate tend to elicit backlashes. ... [David] Mark doesn’t argue that people who are tired of watching negative ads can read his book instead. But if he did, it wouldn’t be such a bad idea. -- W. James Antle III * National Review *...essential history of negative campaigning in American politics, and how candidates use the technique, with varying degrees of success. -- Ken Rudin * Political Junkie, National Public Radio *Going Dirty is a nonjudgemental, thorough, insider's history of an undeniably strong aspect of the American political institution, and highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *Recommended. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Eye of the Beholder: Defining Negative Campaigning Chapter 2 What Good Old Days? Notable Developments in Negative Campaigning from the Late 18th Century through the Dawn of the Cold War Chapter 3 Going Nuclear 1964: The Rise of Television Attack Ads Chapter 4 Dismissive Politics: The Governor Versus the Actor Chapter 5 "The Truth Shall Rise Again": Brock Versus Gore for U.S. Senate, 1970 Chapter 6 Confrontation, Bluster, and No Compromise: The Campaigns of Jesse Helms Chapter 7 Dole-Gingrich: Going Negative Early and Often Chapter 8 The Politics of Fear: Negative Campaigning in the Post-9/11 World Chapter 9 Opening the Floodgates: Campaign Finance "Reform" and the Rise of Negativity Chapter 10 A Double-Edged Sword: When Negative Campaigning Backfires Chapter 11 Hitting the Mark: Negative Campaigning Efforts That Just Plain Worked Chapter 12 It's in the Mail: Negative Campaigning Comes Home Chapter 13 Conclusion: The Future of Negative Campaigning Chapter 14 A Race to the Bottom: Negative Campaigning in the 2006 Midterm Elections
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Rowman & Littlefield Learning the Ropes Insights for Political
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWriting for recent political appointees in the US government's executive branch, Abramson and Lawrence (both affiliated with the IBM Center for The Business of Government), along with other contributors, provide advice on how most effectively serve in their posts. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Biggest Secret in Washington Part 2 Part I: Working with Career Executives Chapter 3 Becoming and Effective Political Executive: 7 Lessons from Experienced Appointees Chapter 4 Getting to Know You: Rules of Engagement for Political Appointees and Career Executives Part 5 Part II: Working with Congress and the Media Chapter 6 Working with Congress Chapter 7 Working with the Media Part 8 Part III: Working with Your Organization Chapter 9 Working to Transform Your Organization Chapter 10 Working with Career Executives to Manage for Results Chapter 11 Performance Management for Political Executives: A "Start Where You Are, Use What You Have" Guide
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Rowman & Littlefield Almost President The Men Who Lost The Race But
Book SynopsisAs the 2012 presidential campaign begins: Profiles of twelve men who have run for the presidency and lost, but who, even in defeat, have had a greater impact on American history than many of those who have served as presidentâfrom Henry Clay to Stephen Douglas, William Jennings Bryan to Al GoreâPlus, mini-profiles on 22 "honorable mentions."Trade Review"[An] engaging study of men who came up short in the presidential arena but still had a significant effect on the life of the nation…." —Wall Street Journal "Scott Farris shines a welcome spotlight on the neglected subject of presidential also-rans. In this impressive new book, Farris shows that the losers and their ideas have sometimes transformed their political parties, and moved the nation ahead. Meticulously researched, Almost President is rich in detail and anecdotes, and a pleasure to read." —Joseph Wheelan, author of Mr. Adams's Last Crusade: John Quincy Adams's Extraordinary Post-Presidential Life in Congress and Libby Prison Breakout "Scott Farris has penned a series of fascinating portraits of candidates who triggered sea changes in our political process. Informative to readers at all levels." —David Pietrusza, author of 1948: Harry Truman's Improbable Victory and the Year that Transformed America "To those demoralized by today's fiercely partisan political arena, take heart! Scott Farris's superb history of losing Presidential candidates reassures us all that even out of bitter campaigns and defeats, losers do come back and contribute profoundly to major realignments, decency, and equality in American politics." —The Honorable David Abshire, former Ambassador to NATO, and current President, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress "Farris writes with a lively flair, skillfully illustrating his solid historical research with revelatory anecdotes and facts." –Publishers Weekly "A lively, opinionated examination of the instructive role of the loser in presidential races…. [R]iveting, sympathetic treatments…. A most useful aide-mémoire for situating the upcoming presidential slugfest." —Kirkus Reviews
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Big Vote Gender Consumer Culture and the
Book SynopsisIn the end, the Get-Out-the Vote campaigns shed light not only on the problem of voter turnout in the 1920s, but on some of the problems that hamper the practice of full democracy even today.Trade ReviewNot only illuminates an aspect of the 1920s that has not received sufficient attention but, in doing so, it also propounds a provocative thesis that historians will need to address. -- Nicholas Burckel History 2005 Gidlow's topic is a timely one. Her account of the largely forgotten GOTV campaigns of the 1920s may carry lessons for the present era. -- Nikki Mandell American Historical Review 2005 Gidlow's... observations are helpful for serious students of marketing and political science. Minneapolis Star Tribune 2004 Gidlow has achieved much, giving us a new understanding of political cultures and how they are created and transformed. No one should henceforth assume that Get Out the Vote campaigns are innocuous. -- Gayle Gullett Journal of American History 2006Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Making Dominance1. "Civic Slackers" and "Poll Dodgers": Nonvoting and the Construction of Discursive Dominance2. "A Whole Fleet of Campaigns": The Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns in Overview3. "Vote as You Please—But Vote!": The Leadership of the Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns4. "Good for at Least 100 Votes": The Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns at the Local Level5. The Expert Citizen: Civic Education and the Remaking of Civic Hierarchies6. The Methods of Wrigley and Barnum: The Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns and the Commodification of Political CultureConclusion: The New RegimeAbbreviationsNotesA Note on Method and SourcesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Democratization by Elections
Book SynopsisRoessler, Andreas Schedler, Jan Teorell, Nicolas van de Walle, Sharon L. WolchikTrade ReviewDemocratization by Elections represents an important contribution to our understanding of how competitive-authoritarian regimes evolve. It is destined to become required reading for those interested in understanding contemporary political events...Path-breaking and persuasive. -- Nic Cheeseman Journal of Modern African Studies 2010Table of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesForewordPrefaceIntroduction. Democratization by Elections: A New Mode of Transition?Part I: The Democratizing Power of Elections: A DebateChapter 1. The Power of Elections in Africa RevisitedChapter 2. The Relative Powerlessness of Elections in Latin AmericaChapter 3. Elections as Levers of Democratization: A Global InquiryChapter 4. Post–Cold War Political Regimes: When Do Elections Matter?Chapter 5. Harbinger of Democracy: Competitive Elections before the End of AuthoritarianismChapter 6. All Elections Are Not the Same: Why Power-Sharing Elections Strengthen DemocratizationPart II: Determinants of the Power of Elections: Autocrats and Opposition StrategiesChapter 7. Sources of Competition under Electoral AuthoritarianismChapter 8. Opposition Parties and Incumbent Presidents: The New Dynamics of Electoral Competition in AfricaChapter 9. Legislative Elections in Hegemonic Authoritarian Regimes: Competitive Clientelism and Resistance to DemocratizationChapter 10. Oppositions versus Dictators: Explaining Divergent Electoral Outcomes in Post-Communist Europe and EurasiaChapter 11. Judicial Complexity Empowering Opposition? Critical Elections in Armenia and GeorgiaPart III: Reflections and ConclusionsChapter 12. The Contingent Power of Authoritarian ElectionsChapter 13. A Theory of Elections as a Mode of TransitionNotesReferencesContributors Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Democratization by Elections A New Mode of
Book SynopsisRoessler, Andreas Schedler, Jan Teorell, Nicolas van de Walle, Sharon L. WolchikTrade ReviewDemocratization by Elections represents an important contribution to our understanding of how competitive-authoritarian regimes evolve. It is destined to become required reading for those interested in understanding contemporary political events...Path-breaking and persuasive. -- Nic Cheeseman Journal of Modern African Studies 2010Table of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesForewordPrefaceIntroduction. Democratization by Elections: A New Mode of Transition?Part I: The Democratizing Power of Elections: A DebateChapter 1. The Power of Elections in Africa RevisitedChapter 2. The Relative Powerlessness of Elections in Latin AmericaChapter 3. Elections as Levers of Democratization: A Global InquiryChapter 4. Post–Cold War Political Regimes: When Do Elections Matter?Chapter 5. Harbinger of Democracy: Competitive Elections before the End of AuthoritarianismChapter 6. All Elections Are Not the Same: Why Power-Sharing Elections Strengthen DemocratizationPart II: Determinants of the Power of Elections: Autocrats and Opposition StrategiesChapter 7. Sources of Competition under Electoral AuthoritarianismChapter 8. Opposition Parties and Incumbent Presidents: The New Dynamics of Electoral Competition in AfricaChapter 9. Legislative Elections in Hegemonic Authoritarian Regimes: Competitive Clientelism and Resistance to DemocratizationChapter 10. Oppositions versus Dictators: Explaining Divergent Electoral Outcomes in Post-Communist Europe and EurasiaChapter 11. Judicial Complexity Empowering Opposition? Critical Elections in Armenia and GeorgiaPart III: Reflections and ConclusionsChapter 12. The Contingent Power of Authoritarian ElectionsChapter 13. A Theory of Elections as a Mode of TransitionNotesReferencesContributors Index
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Beacon Press Dirt Road Revival
Book SynopsisThe Democratic Party left rural America behind. This urgent rallying cry shows how Democrats can win back and empower overlooked communities that have been pushing politics to the right—and why long-term progressive political power depends on it.Through 2 successful elections in rural red districts that few thought could be won by a Democrat, twentysomethings Maine state senator Chloe Maxmin (D-District 13) and campaign manager Canyon Woodward saw how the Democratic Party has focused for too long on the interests of elite leaders and big donors, forcing the party to abandon the concerns of rural America—jeopardizing climate justice, racial equity, economic justice, and more. Dirt Road Revival looks at how we got here and lays out a road map for progressive campaigns in rural America to build an inclusive, robust, grassroots politics that fights for equity and justice across our country. First, Maxmin and Woodward
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Louisiana State University Press Bulldozed and Betrayed
Book SynopsisPrior to the 2020 presidential election, historians considered the disputed 1876 contest between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden the most controversial in American history. In this book, Adam Fairclough sheds new light on the events surrounding the electoral crisis, especially those that occurred in Louisiana.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Referendums and Ethnic Conflict
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Penguin Putnam Inc Report of the County Chairman
Book SynopsisJames A. Michener, the acclaimed author of sweeping historical blockbusters, chronicles his personal involvement in one of the most dramatic elections of the twentieth century: the presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. A relative newcomer to politics, Michener served as the Democratic chairman in his native Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in a rural battleground precinct where the major controversies of the day—notably Kennedy’s Catholicism—brought cultural divides to the forefront. First published shortly after the 1960 election, Report of the County Chairman remains an intimate, gripping account of the power of grassroots political involvement. Praise for Report of the County Chairman “A candid account of the Kennedy/Nixon campaign.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “Fascinating . . . The personalities are vividly
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University of Virginia Press The Elections of 2020
Book SynopsisOffers a timely, comprehensive, scholarly, and engagingly written account of the 2020 elections. The book features essays by an all-star team of political scientists in the immediate aftermath of the 2020 general election, chronicling every stage of the presidential race as well as the coterminous congressional elections.
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University of Missouri Press Pushback
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AEI Press After the People Vote
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, After the People Vote remains an indispensable concise guide to help students and all citizens understand this critical and controversial American political institution. The mechanisms that lead to the final selection of a president are complex. Some procedures are sketched out in the original Constitution and its amendments, and others in federal law, congressional rules and procedures, state laws, and political party rules. This new, expanded edition of After the People Vote-featuring new sections on public opinion on the Electoral College and proposals for amending the Electoral College system-explains how our system of electing a president works, especially the processes that kick in after the November general election date.
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Rowman & Littlefield Money Matters Consequences of Campaign Finance
Book SynopsisMethods of campaign financing by US political parties have been controversial since George Washington first ran for office. Critics of reform argue that it would decrease electoral turnout and the amount of information voters receive about candidates. This text analyzes these criticisms.Trade ReviewGoidel, Gross, and Shields provide a valuable service to those interested in campaign finance reform in bringing state-of-the-art empirical analysis to proposed reforms. Proponents of reform will find the book a valuable resource. Students in courses on elections and Congress will appreciate the well-organized discussions of reform's history, FECA loopholes, reform alternatives, and pro and con arguments. -- Douglas Rose, Tulane University * Political Science Quarterly *Their analysis of three approaches to campaign finance reform - do little, moderate, and comprehensive - argues for a comprehensive approach with an emphasis on full public financing of congressional elections. -- R. A. Strickland, Appalachian State University * Social and Behavioral Sciences *The book has something for every reader. For the political science novice it provides a thorough look at the role of money in politics and at various reform proposals. For the advanced student or professional it provides a provocative argument for comprehensive reform that challenges many of the conclusions in the contemporary literature. -- Bruce F. Nesmith, Coe College * Perspective On Political Science, Vol. 29, No. 2 *Money Matters is well written, current, fact filled, and, at times, provocative. The scholarship is sound and well grounded in the literature, which is given an extensive review. The authors challenge many of the assumptions that have come to surround proposals for campaign finance reform, especially those proposals designed to reduce expenditures. This is a timely book on a timely topic, unlikely to be rendered passé. -- Charles S. Bullock III, University of GeorgiaTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introducing Campaign Finance Reform Chapter 2 A Brief History of Campaign Finance and Campaign Finance Reform Chapter 3 Excessive Spending, Candidate Viability, and Free Speech Chapter 4 Electoral Competition and Campaign Finance Reform Chapter 5 The Question of Voter Turnout, Part I Chapter 6 The Question of Voter Turnout, Part II Chapter 7 Democracy and Citizen Involvement: Campaign Spending and Cognitive Engagement Chapter 8 FECA’s Loopholes: Soft Money, Independent Expenditures, and Issue Advocacy Campaigns Chapter 9 Improving the Electoral Process through Campaign Finance Reform
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Rowman & Littlefield Choosing Our Choices Debating the Presidential
Book SynopsisThe process of choosing American Presidents has long been subject to criticism. This text offers the reader a comprehensive analysis of the presidential nominating system, arguments for and against the current system, and supplemental documents and essays for further reading.Trade ReviewIn the wake of the most expensive and one of the most tumultuous presidential nominating seasons in American history, it is appropriate to try to better understand that process and evaluate its merits. In Choosing Our Choices, Robert E. DiClerico and James W. Davis provide a clear and concise explanation of how the presidential nominating system operates and engages in an illuminating debate about its strengths and weaknesses. -- Marc Landy, Boston CollegeTable of ContentsPart 1 Debating the Presidential Nominating Process Chapter 2 Evolution of the Presidential Nominating Process Chapter 3 The Case Against the Current Primary-Centered System Chapter 4 In Defense of the President By Primary Process Part 5 Documents Chapter 6 McGovern-Fraser Commission: The Guidelines for Delegate Selection Part 7 Readings Chapter 8 "A Proposal for a National Primary" Chapter 9 "The Case for a National Pre-primary Convention Plan" Chapter 10 "Approval Voting: A Practical Reform for Multicandidate Elections" Chapter 11 Proposal for a Regional Primary System
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Te Herenga Waka University Press New Zealand Votes The 2002 General Election
Book SynopsisOffering perspectives from New Zealand's party officials and organisers, as well as from parliamentary candidates, this book focuses on campaigning, both nationwide and in individual electorates.
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City Lights Books A Short History of Presidential Election Crises
Book SynopsisAn urgent primer on what can be done to combat emerging threats to the core of U.S. Democracy—presidential elections.In 2000, we learned that an exceptionally close presidential election can produce chaos, because we have no reliable Constitutional mechanism for resolving disputes. Joe Biden just won a presidential election that was extremely close in a number of states. Trump—and his many supporters—refuse to accept the legitimacy of those vote results, leading to an insurrection at the Capitol Building. Where do we go from here?In A Short History, Constitutional scholar Alan Hirsch presents a concise history of presidential elections that resulted in crises and advocates clear, common-sense solutions, including abolishing the Electoral College and the creation of a permanent, non-partisan Presidential Election Review Board to prevent or remedy future crises.“Hirsch does a very good job of offering historical coTrade ReviewPraise for Impeaching the President:“Impeaching the President is lucid, balanced, and deeply informed. Anyone in search of a reasoned guide to the unreason of our current situation should read it.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction “Impeaching the President by Alan Hirsch is a masterpiece for the masses.”—Ralph Nader“In an era when the notion of impeachment is tossed around as the ultimate political indictment, Alan Hirsch guides us with a steady hand through our own history to consider the three presidents who faced that ultimate punishment. This is a sober, precise, and carefully argued analysis that should be read by every member of Congress—and every president.”—David K. Shipler, former reporter for the New York Times and Pulitzer Prize recipient“Alan Hirsch brings clarity, wisdom, and wit to a contentious and critical subject. Impeaching the President is must reading for all concerned citizens.”—Howard Shapiro, former FBI General Counsel“Incredibly readable, well-researched, analytically sound and important.”—Alan B. Morrison, Associate Dean for Public Interest & Public Service at the George Washington Law School“As the producer of 'The Forum' in San Francisco, which strives to foster civil conversation on complex issues, I couldn't have asked for a more mature, sophisticated, and fair look at impeachment, as Alan Hirsch provides in Impeaching the President: Past, Present, and Future. I can't tell you how reassuring it is to find an adult voice on this issue, calmly and clearly breaking through all of the current bombast and posturing. Everyone who is concerned about the governance of our country should read this book.”—Rebecca Nestle, Director of Cultural Programs, Grace Cathedral“Absolutely enjoyed this one. The reader gets a hearty mix of American history, political intrigue, and constitutional law, all adhered with Hirsch's amazing writing. He captures the political chaos surrounding each prior case, yanking the reader out of our present exceptionalism to see the evolution of impeachment with the proper context and clarity. We have been here before and will likely be here again many more times, he suggests, with increased frequency. Can’t recommend it enough.”—Travis Cohen, Brookline Booksmith, MA
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Academy Chicago Publishers The Machinery of Democracy
Book SynopsisConcentrating on 3 main types of electronic voting systems, this book identifies 120 potential threats to voting technology. It also offers specific remedies and countermeasures that election officials can employ to make these attacks more difficult to perform.
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Policy Studies Associates A Guide to New York State Government
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc Your Vote Your Voice
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc What Is an Election
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc How to Vote
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc We Can Vote
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc Cómo votar
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Celadon Books Black Skinhead
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Abrams Drawing the Vote
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJenkins’s rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues—and, when the time comes, to vote early and often. * School Library Journal - STARRED review *“This is a great year to brush up voting rights, especially the laws surrounding distance voting, and this book is a great start.” * GeekMom *“Written with a progressive tone, this work’s clear factual nature makes it a worthy read for anyone across the political spectrum…” * Library Journal *“A panoptic history of the vote that breaks down everything from gerrymandering to Americans for Prosperity's dark influence, Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter.” * Shelf Awareness *The exposition and Lacker’s simple but energetic illustrations combine to pack valuable information on each page, while making even complex issues (such as the racism of white suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment) easy to follow. Suited best to younger readers new to the topic, Jenkins’s work lays out the high-stakes history clearly and succinctly. * Publishers Weekly *
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Capstone Press Womens Right to Vote Graphic Library Cartoon
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc African American Activism and Political
Book SynopsisAngela Jones is professor of sociology at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York.Table of ContentsIntroduction, Angela Jones (Farmingdale State College, State University of New York, USA) Essays Slavery, Freedom, and Resistance in the Abolition Movement and the U.S. Visual Imagination, Martha J. Cutter (University of Connecticut, USA) “To Live Comfortably from the Fruits of Our Labors”: Black Women and the Early Black Freedom Struggle for Labor Rights, Danielle Phillips-Cunningham (Texas Woman’s University, USA) The Long Battle against Jim Crow: African American Activism and the History of Desegregation, Marisela Martinez-Cola (Morehouse College, USA) African Americans and the Fight for the Vote, Lawrence Goldstone (USA) The Black Power Movement: The Black Panther Party and Its Transnational Dimensions, Setsuko Matsuzawa (College of Wooster, USA) Black Lives Matter: Intersectional Activism and the Future of Black Liberation, Emmanuel Cannady (University of Notre Dame, USA). The First Black President: The Contributions and Legacy of Barack Obama, Aaron J. Howell (University of Mount Union, USA) Encyclopedia Entries Abernathy, Ralph David, Sr. Ableman v. Booth Abolition of Slavery Affirmative Action African American Sororities and Fraternities African American Vernacular English Afro-American Council/League Afrocentrism Afrofuturism Ali, Muhammad Angelou, Maya Assassination of Fred Hampton Assassination of Malcolm X Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr Audre Lorde Project Baker, Ella Baldwin, James Black Entertainment Television (BET) Black Church Black Entrepreneurship The Black Family Black Liberation Army Black Liberation Theology Black Lives Matter Black Panther Party Black Press Black Radical Congress Black Star Line Black Women’s Club Movement Black World Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Browder v. Gayle Brown, John Brown v. Board of Education Buchanan v. Warley Central Park Five (Exonerated Five) Chicago Defender, The Chisholm, Shirley Civil Disobedience Civil Rights Act of 1957 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil War Clark, Septima Poinsette Cleaver, Kathleen Color of Change Colorism Compromise of 1877 Congress of Racial Equality Congressional Black Caucus Cooper, Anna Julia Corrigan v. Buckley Cotton, Dorothy Cox, Laverne Crummell, Alexander Cullors, Patrisse Davis, Angela Davis v. St. Louis Housing Authority Delany, Martin DeLarverie, Stormé Douglass, Frederick Dred Scott v. Sandford Employment Discrimination Environmental Racism Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Evers, Medgar Executive Order 8802 Executive Order 9981 Fair Housing Act of 1968 Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 Farmer, James L., Jr. Freedman’s Savings Bank Freedom Summer Freedom’s Journal Garvey, Marcus Mosiah Garza, Alicia Gentrification Gerrymandering Gideon v. Wainwright Grandfather Clause Great Migration Griffin-Gracy, Miss Major Hamer, Fannie Lou Harlem Renaissance Health Care Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States Height, Dorothy Hip-Hop Historically Black Colleges & Universities HIV/AIDS Housing Discrimination Jackson, Jesse Jim Crow Johnson, Marsha P. Jones, Claudia Jordan, Barbara Juneteenth Kaepernick, Colin Kennedy, Florynce “Flo” King, Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther, Jr. Ku Klux Klan (KKK) Lawyers Constitutional Defense Committee Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Lewis, John Liberator, The Literacy Little Rock Nine Loving v. Virginia Lynching Malcolm X March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Marshall, Thurgood Mass Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex McLeod Bethune, Mary McNeal Turner, Henry Media Representations Meredith, James Montgomery Bus Boycott Montgomery Improvement Association Morgan, Gertrude Wright Moses, Bob Murray, Pauli Music and Black Activism NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund National Action Network National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Council of Negro Women283 National Equal Rights League National Housing Act of 1934 National Negro Congress National Urban League Negritude Negro World Newton, Huey P. Niagara Movement North Star, The Obama, Barack Obama, Barack: The Election of Obama, Barack: First Term in Office Obama, Barack: Second Term in Office Obama, Michelle Obama, Michelle: “Let Girls Learn” Campaign Obama, Michelle: “Let’s Move” Campaign Obama, Michelle: “Reach Higher” Campaign Organization of Afro-American Unity Owens, Jesse Pan-Africanism Parks, Rosa Plessy v. Ferguson Police Brutality Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Randolph, Asa Philip Rape Reconstruction Amendments Redlining Reparations Richardson, Gloria Robinson, Amelia Boynton Russwurm, John Brown Rustin, Bayard Seale, Bobby Selma March/Bloody Sunday Sharecropping Shelley v. Kraemer Shuttlesworth, Fred Sit-Ins Slave Revolts Southern Christian Leadership Conference Sports and Black Activism Stewart, Maria Stonewall Riots Stop and Frisk Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Terrell, Mary Church Till, Murder of Emmett Tometi, Opal Trotter, William Monroe Truth, Sojourner Tubman, Harriet Ture, Kwame Turner, Nathanial Twenty-Fourth Amendment Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Voter Suppression Voting Rights Act of 1965 Walker, David Washington, Booker T. Waters, Maxine Wells, Ida B. White Supremacy White, Walter Wilkins, Roy Williams, Hosea Young, Whitney Youth Activism Glossary of Films Darrien Hunt Glossary of Organizations Darrien Hunt Selected Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index
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Rowman & Littlefield The 1952 Presidential Election How Moderates Won
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDonaldson, chair of American history at Xavier University of Louisiana, reveals that though the election of 1952 may not have deeply altered American politics, it was a harbinger of things to come. Faced with his own declining political fortunes, Harry Truman declined to seek re-election. The Democrats nominated Adlai Stevenson, headed for the first of his two defeats at the hands of popular military figure Dwight D. 'Ike' Eisenhower. But it was Ike’s Republican Party that showed the first sign of the division that remains to this day. Its nominating convention was a brawl—the first covered on television—between Ike’s moderates and Robert Taft’s conservatives. Even though Ike won that battle and the subsequent general election in a landslide, his party’s fracture never healed. By 1964 the party’s rightist elements, under Barry Goldwater, had captured the GOP. Donaldson’s work is brisk and readable, though it breaks no new ground, and he accepts the consensus view that although Ike accepted much of the New Deal, that period of American history ended with his election. What’s more, as Donaldson shows, a new age of American politics—brittle, hyperpartisan, and played out on television—had opened. * Publishers Weekly *Donaldson’s book offers a useful starting point for anyone wishing to look back at some of today’s political trends in their earlier and generally more innocent forms. * Survival: Global Politics and Strategy *"Donaldson’s account of the election itself is exciting and readable. Because of its brevity and straightforward, jargon-free prose, this is an analysis appropriate for both general readers and college/university history and political science courses." -- Anthony O. Edmonds, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of History, Emeritus, Ball State UniversityTable of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction Chapter 1: “Background to the Age, and the Scramble to Nominate Eisenhower” Chapter 2: Stevenson of Illinois Chapter 3: Eisenhower Decides to Run Chapter 4: Truman Decides Not to Run Chapter 5: Democrats on the Periphery: Russell and Kefauver and the Democratic Party Primaries Chapter 6: The1952 Campaign as the Beginning of the Future of American Politics Chapter 7: Conventions Chapter 8: The Campaign Election Statistics (Elector College) 1952 Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
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Rowman & Littlefield The End of Authority How a Loss of Legitimacy and
Book SynopsisDouglas E. Schoen is a prominent American political analyst, pollster, author, and commentator. His many books include Hopelessly Divided: The New Crisis of American Politics and What it Means for 2012 and Beyond (Rowman & Littlefield).Trade ReviewIn this magisterial work, Schoen, best known as a high-powered pollster and political analyst, presents a provocative and powerfully argued thesis that governments face a crisis of authority that undermines their ability to generate loyalty and support. So profound is this situation that 'we face a crisis that threatens the political and economic foundations of the global order,' he says. Schoen argues that 'the crisis of authority stems from the failure of institutions, especially of government but also of business to provide effective leadership.' The consequence, Schoen writes, is that 'the loss of trust is rendering us, in a collective sense, impotent and inactive in the face of enormous global challenges.' Schoen calls on readers to 'reform and improve international institutional leadership,' to 'strengthen nation-state governance,' and to 'direct specific reform and relief efforts ... in order to ensure that the benefits ... reach the people for whom they're intended.' This book is data rich, and the author never gets out ahead of the evidence. If Schoen's thesis is true, the global crisis of leadership is more of a threat than climate change or international conflicts. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *As a pollster, commentator, and political strategist, Doug Schoen has made a career of providing invaluable analysis of events and trends. In The End of Authority, Doug sounds the alarm on the rising public distrust of government globally, and offers his ideas for rebuilding confidence—not only in America, but around the world. -- William Jefferson Clinton, former President of the United StatesThe world has always been changing, but never so fast. What is the future of the market economy? Democracy? Liberal values? There are certainly more questions than there are answers, but Schoen gives us more than one could hope with competence, passion and inspiration. -- Aleksander Kwasniewski, President of the Republic of Poland 1995 – 2005An intriguing, timely, stimulating – and helpful – look at the startling breakdown of trust in government, as it becomes more and more authoritarian. Democrat Doug Schoen has impressed this Republican with his heartfelt desire to break the bounds of partisan politics and stop this corrosive rot eating at our body politique. -- Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-In-Chief, Forbes, Inc.Over the years, many in Canada have been impressed with the very high quality of Doug Schoen’s research and the incisive nature of his conclusions and commentary. I have followed his work closely and know that this book will further enhance his strong reputation for leadership in the fields of political analysis and public policy in America and elsewhere in the world. -- The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada, 1984-1993Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Crisis of Authority Chapter 1: Why the Crisis of Authority Matters Chapter 2: Documenting and Understanding the Loss of Trust Chapter 3: How Trust Works in Democracies and Autocracies Chapter 4: Broken Trust in Democracies and Autocracies Chapter 5: Income Inequality and the Crisis of Capitalism Chapter 6: Income Inequality: What’s Causing It, Why it Matters, and What to Do Chapter 7: Political Corruption and Crony Capitalism Chapter 8: The Rise of Anti-Systemic Politics: Europe and the United States Chapter 9: The Rise of Anti-Systemic Politics: Russia, India, The Middle East, and Africa Chapter 10: Technology: Builder and Betrayer of Trust Chapter 11: The Need for Bold Solutions Conclusion: No Time to Lose
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Rowman & Littlefield Atlas of the 2012 Elections
Book SynopsisBringing together leading political geographers and political scientists, this atlas analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election, and key state referenda in the hotly contested 2012 elections.Trade ReviewThis geographic overview of the 2012 general election examines the process at many different stages and locations. Essays treat such topics as electoral structures—reapportionment, the Electoral College, and redistricting—and the key Republican primary elections, notably Iowa, Florida, and Ohio. Some of the 40 contributors (mostly academic geographers or political scientists) address the Obama and Romney campaigns in detail, covering donor contributions, campaign stops, the debates, and newspaper endorsements. Others examine the outcomes from regional, state, county, metropolitan, and suburban perspectives; from the point of view of Hispanic, African American, or Asian American subgroups; or in terms of religion, e.g., how the Bible Belt responded. One chapter is devoted to issues such as congressional voting on the environment, the farm bill, foreign policy, and health care. Specific state and local elections of consequence are also treated, e.g., Scott Brown in Massachusetts or the Virginia, Indiana, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana Senate elections. Also covered are the key referenda of 2012, including same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization. The full-color maps are clear and numerous, and the final chapter explains the cartographic methodology. This reference tool will help readers at all levels to quickly isolate the issues of lasting importance. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Undergraduates and graduate students; general readers; professionals/practitioners * CHOICE *[T]he maps are well done and make this a unique work. These visualizations of county-level election data are unrivalled. . . .The Atlas of the 2012 Elections is highly recommended for students and scholars of political science and to practitioners in the field of politics and government. The pricing is accessible for many libraries – although the work is best suited to academic libraries and public libraries with patrons interested in politics and government. * s *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction, J. Clark Archer, Robert H. Watrel, Fiona Davidson, Erin H. Fouberg, Kenneth C. Martis, Richard L. Morrill, Fred M. Shelley, and Gerald R. Webster Chapter 2: Electoral Structures Reapportionment, Kenneth C. Martis The Electoral College and the 2012 Presidential Election, Barney Warf Redistricting, Kenneth C. Martis U. S. House Districts and the Republican “Gerrymander” of 2012, Richard L. Engstrom Phantom Constituencies and the 2012 Election, Peter Wagner and Leah Sakala Chapter 3: Primary Elections Overview of the Republican Primary Elections, Fred M. Shelley Iowa Republican Precinct Caucuses, Fred M. Shelley Florida Republican Primary Election, Fred M. Shelley Ohio Republican Primary Election, Fred M. Shelley Chapter 4: The Campaign Overview of the Campaign, Gerald R. Webster Donorsheds: Individual Contributions to Obama and Romney, Carl T. Dahlman Campaign Expenditures in the 2012 Election, Chris Maier Campaign Stops, J. Clark Archer Geographic Place Name Use in the 2012 Presidential Debates, Matt Balentine, Justin Frazier, and Gerald R. Webster Newspaper Endorsements, Edward Heath Robinson and Gerald R. Webster Ballot Access in the 2012 Election, Edward Heath Robinson and Gerald R. Webster Chapter 5: Outcomes Results of the 2012 Presidential Election at the State and County Levels, Fred M. Shelley The 2012 Presidential Election in Historical Perspective, J. Clark Archer, Robert H. Watrel, and Fred M. Shelley Metropolitan Concentration of the Democratic Vote, Richard L. Morrill and Jason Combs Micropolitan County Voting, Jason Combs Politics in the Diversifying Suburbs, Christopher Niedt Chapter 6: Regions Northeast, William Berentsen Appalachia, Kenneth C. Martis Southeast, Jonathan Leib Midwest, John Heppen Great Plains, Robert H. Watrel Mountain West, Tony Robinson Pacific Region, John Agnew Chapter 7: Subgroups of the Population Vote for President and Characteristics of United States Counties, Richard L. Morrill Hispanic Voting in the 2012 Presidential Election, Ryan Weichelt Asian-American Voting, Wanjing Chen The Bible Belt and the 2012 Elections, Daniel A. McGowin and Gerald R. Webster Religion and the 2012 Presidential Election, Fred M. Shelley Chapter 8: Issues Health Care in the 2012 Elections, Sara McLafferty Foreign Policy in the 2012 Presidential Election, Steven Radil Environmental and Energy Ballot Measures in the 2012 Elections, Barry D. Solomon and Adam M. Wellstead Membership, Party, and Caucuses in the 113th Congress, Erin H. Fouberg The 2013 Farm Bill Controversy, Erin H. Fouberg Other Votes in the 113th House of Representatives, Erin H. Fouberg Chapter 9: State and Local Elections Persistence and Change in State and Local Elections, Richard L. Morrill A Tale of Turnout: The Rise and Fall of Scott Brown in Massachusetts, Annika Hagley and Joshua J. Dyck 2012 Virginia Senate Election, John A. Wertman 2012 Indiana Senate Election, Steven Radil 2012 Wisconsin Senate Election, Kenneth French 2012 North Dakota Senate Election, Robert H. Watrel 2012 Montana Senate Election, Richard L. Morrill and Larry Knopp Wisconsin Governor Election and Recall, Ryan Weichelt Texas State Senate District 10: Wendy Davis is Re-Elected, Brooks Heitmeier Chapter 10: Referenda A Referendum on the Initiative Process? Ballot Initiative Usage and Content in the 2012 Election, Joshua R. Meddaugh and Joshua J. Dyck Votes on Same-sex Marriage in Maine, Minnesota, Maryland and Washington, Richard Morrill, Larry Knopp, and Michael Brown Legalization of Marijuana Use in Colorado and Washington, Richard L. Morrill and Ben Anderstone Votes at the Local Level: An Example from Seattle, Richard L. Morrill Chapter 11: Technical Issues, Robert H. Watrel and J. Clark Archer
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Pelican Publishing Co Treason Nixon and the 1968 Election
Book Synopsis'I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.' --Oath of Office of the President of the United States - Right hand held high, Richard M. Nixon was sworn into the office he had already betrayed. In the months before the 1968 election, Nixon and his allies--including the 'Dragon Lady' Anna Chennault and Henry Kissinger--collaborated with foreign nationals to undermine Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam peace talks in order to curry public favor for Nixon and his secret plan to bring an end to the Vietnam War. Nixon's sabotage extended the brutal conflict, ultimately costing thousands of lives. This incisive account reveals the true Nixon and shakes the fundamental trust we place in our leaders.
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History Press Presidential Visits to New Jersey
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