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Book SynopsisThe United States of America is almost 250 years old, but American women won the right to vote less than a hundred years ago.And when the controversial nineteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution-the one granting suffrage to women-was finally ratified in 1920, it passed by a mere one-vote margin.The amendment only succeeded because a courageous group of women had been relentlessly demanding the right to vote for more than seventy years. The leaders of the suffrage movement are heroes who were fearless in the face of ridicule, arrest, imprisonment, and even torture. Many of them devoted themselves to the cause knowing they wouldn't live to cast a ballot.The story of women's suffrage is epic, frustrating, and as complex as the women who fought for it. Illustrated with portraits, period cartoons, and other images, Roses and Radicals celebrates this captivating yet overlooked piece of American history and the women who made it happen.Trade ReviewPraise for Roses and Radicals by Susan Zimet:"My mother said, 'Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.' Roses and Radicals is a must read about the history of the suffragist movement in America-the oppression of women-and the good, the bad, and the ugly relating to their struggle for the right to vote. It is not just a book for women, but for everyone, especially future generations because when we don't know our history, we may sadly repeat it." —Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King"From Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Alice Paul and every crucial suffragist in between, Susan Zimet's Roses and Radicals offers a comprehensive and compelling account of a truly collective victory more than seventy years in the making. Zimet unpacks all of the intricacies of the suffrage movement, never shying away from its flaws, turbulent partnerships, and differing dogmas. For those tempted to label it an important book for young girls, think more broadly; it is an important book for all of us." —Tanya Lee Stone, Sibert Medalist and NAACP Image Award-winning auhtor of, most recently, Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time"The brave women and men who fought so hard for women's right to vote show us how to be brave when we need it the most. Which is always. Roses and Radicals is a must read for all kids and citizens!" —Andrea Beaty, award-winning author of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer“It took more than seventy years for women to win the right to vote in the United States. Roses and Radicals shows the persistence and perseverance it took through the stories of the women who fought to make it happen. Now more than ever we all need to know this story.”—Deborah Heiligman, National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor-winning author of Charles and Emma and Vincent and Theo “Susan Zimet, in her thoroughly researched Roses and Radicals, clearly and concisely lays down the huge complicated shocking thread of American history, while delivering a subtle yet inspiring message.”—Patricia Hruby Powell, Sibert and Boston Globe Horn Book Honor-winning author of Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker and of Loving vs. Virginia “Roses and Radicals isn't just the story of women's journey to suffrage, it's completing history and how a few bold women made America fulfill its promise of democracy. Charming and full of detail, the book is like eavesdropping on friends from another era.—Amy Richards, author of Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism & the Future and consulting producer of MAKERS “An expert and exciting telling of one of the biggest stories in American history.” —Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award Finalist and author of, most recently, Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team “Required reading for any young feminist—and everyone else, too.” —Vanessa Wruble, Co-founder, Women’s March on Washington★ "With the 100th anniversary of the amendment’s passage coming up in 2020, the book is very timely." —School Library Connection, starred review★ "There are many books about the women's suffrage movement and the leaders who pushed, marched, insisted, and persisted until voting rights became a reality. But few offer such a comprehensive overview while still being appealingly accessible to a middle-grade audience." —Booklist, starred review "She [Zimet] reveals their complexities by discussing their marital and family choices, their racial backgrounds, their personality and generational differences, and their opinions on how efforts were to be organized. Readers will be captivated from beginning to end." —School Library Journal"A timely, eye-opening history." —Kirkus Reviews"A conversational tone. . .makes this primer all the more accessible and relevant, as does the observation that, with the proposed Equal Rights Amendment still in limbo, the struggle for women’s rights is in no way over." —Publishers Weekly"Zimet’s use of narrative techniques in this work of nonfiction brings this history to life and, often, it makes for an exciting read." —VOYA

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dispatches from the 2016 election that provide an eerily prescient take on our democracy’s uncertain future, by the country’s most perceptive and fearless political journalist. In twenty-five pieces from Rolling Stone—plus two original essays—Matt Taibbi tells the story of Western civilization’s very own train wreck, from its tragicomic beginnings to its apocalyptic conclusion. Years before the clown car of candidates was fully loaded, Taibbi grasped the essential themes of the story: the power of spectacle over substance, or even truth; the absence of a shared reality; the nihilistic rebellion of the white working class; the death of the political establishment; and the emergence of a new, explicit form of white nationalism that would destroy what was left of the Kingian dream of a successful pluralistic society. Taibbi captures, with dead-on, real-time analysis, the failures of th

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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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Book SynopsisShe has a plan! Get informed about the policies of Massachusetts Senator turned presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. This concise guide will help you decide quickly if Warren deserves your vote for the Democratic nomination and to take on Donald Trump.Warren’s strong economic background sets her apart; the senator from Massachusetts defines herself as a capitalist first and seeks to make capitalism more equitable for all. She has already proposed sweeping anti-corruption reforms, refused PAC donations to her campaign, rolled out plans for college debt forgiveness and a tax on the super wealthy. Her background as a Harvard economist, author of The Two-Income Trap, and experience as an economic advisor to Barack Obama positions her well to make change happen. Warren’s campaign also features popular Democratic talking points—rebuilding the middle class, ending corruption in Washington, making voting laws more democratic, bringing our troops home and stopping endless war—but it’s her experience that sets her apart. From working the campaign trial for Hillary Clinton to weathering President Trump’s refrain of “Pocahontas” in reference to her claimed Native American heritage, Meet the Candidates 2020: Elizabeth Warren: A Voter’s Guide is your complete handbook to Elizabeth Warren’s resumé, campaign, and what America would look like if she won the presidency in 2020.The Meet the Candidates 2020 series is the informed voter’s guide to making a decision in the 2020 Democratic primary and presidential election. Each book gives an unbiased, political insider’s analysis of each contender, featuring: candidate interviews; an introduction by campaign advisor, Democratic Coalition co-founder, and Dworkin Report host Scott Dworkin; and compilation and writing by Occupy Democrats Editor at Large Grant Stern. In two hours of reading, you’ll understand their defining characteristics, credentials, campaign issues, challenges, presidential chances, and everything else you need to know to decide who should challenge Donald Trump. Whether it’s for Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Julian Castro, Cory Booker, or another, Meet the Candidates is what you need to make an informed vote for president in 2020.

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Book SynopsisThe 2020 presidential election was one of the most historic, contested, and contentious in American history. Joe Biden was the oldest person elected President. Kamala Harris was the first female elected Vice President, and the first Vice President of Black and Asian descent. The primaries, campaigns, and elections were held for the first time amid an international and national pandemic. Despite this, voter turnout was the highest in 120 years. Donald Trump was the first president in modern times refusing to concede, leading to numerous lawsuits over the election process and results, although election litigation and state officials found no evidence of large-scale voter fraud. Nevertheless, continued claims of a stolen election led to a riotous mob occupation of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the Electoral College results. The Atlas of the 2020 Elections explains the results of the 2020 elections with a series of unique maps unleashing the illustrative power of cartography and the explanatory power of history and political geography. The contributors—a balanced mix of geographers, political scientists, and historians—provide a comprehensive examination of the election process from the primary campaigns through the general election and post-election events. In addition to the presidential election, the Atlas has full coverage of other important races, including congressional races, state races, and local and state referenda. Illustrated with more than 150 meticulously drawn full-color maps and numerous graphs and tables, the Atlas will be an essential reference and a fascinating resource for scholars, teachers, students, pundits, campaign staff, and political junkies alike, all who care about the American democratic process.Table of ContentsFigures and TablesPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Primary ElectionsChapter 3. The CampaignChapter 4. Outcomes Chapter 5. RegionsChapter 6. Demographics and IdentityChapter 7. Congressional Elections and Roll Call VotesChapter 8. State Elections, Local Elections and ReferendaChapter 9. Post-Election Events Chapter 10. The 2020 Election and Beyond Chapter 11. Technical Chapter IndexList of Contributors

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Book SynopsisThe Politics of Congressional Elections is the most authoritative and accessible introduction available on congressional elections and the electoral process. By pairing historical data analysis and original research with fundamental concepts of representation and responsibility, Carson and Jacobson help students develop the tools to evaluate Congress, as well as their own role in the electoral process.The eleventh edition offers an engaging examination of congressional candidates, campaigns, and elections by incorporating coverage of the most recent elections and the changing roles of voters, incumbents, challengers, and campaign contributions. This edition also highlights the impact of the January 6th insurrection, inflation and the economy, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, infrastructure legislation, and the narrowing majorities in both chambers. Brought completely up-to-date with the latest data from the American National Election Study, the Cooperative Election Study, and the Federal Election Commission, and including coverage and analysis of the 2020 and 2022 elections, this seminal work continues to offer a systematic account of what goes on in congressional elections. Moreover, the authors’ framing demonstrates how electoral politics reflect and shape other components of the American political system, with profound consequences for representative government.Key revision highlights include: Updated coverage through the 2022 elections including congressional primaries Expanded analysis of campaign finance and voter behavior in recent elections Updated figures and tables, with color versions available in the e-book and PowerPoint slides Greater emphasis on nationalized politics and a return to more party-centered elections Enhanced analysis of congressional elections data back to the pre–Civil War era. Table of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPreface1. Introduction2. The ContextThe Constitutional FrameworkCongressional DistrictsPartisan GerrymanderingRedistricting between CensusesRacial GerrymanderingBipartisan GerrymandersThe Republican Advantage in House DistrictsStates as Electoral UnitsElection LawsPolitical PartiesSocial and Political ContextsConclusion3. Congressional CandidatesThe Incumbency FactorMeasuring the Value of IncumbencyThe Vanishing MarginalsSources of the Incumbency AdvantageThe Institutional Characteristics of CongressChanges in Voting BehaviorConstituency ServiceThe Variability of the Incumbency AdvantageDiscouraging the OppositionMoney in Congressional ElectionsThe Connection between Money and SuccessWhy Campaign Money Is More Important to Challengers Than to IncumbentsThe Career in the DistrictMotivating Challengers4. Congressional CampaignsCampaign MoneyContributions to CandidatesPACsPACs and the Pivotal 1994 ElectionParty MoneyContributions from Other Members of CongressSelf-Financing by CandidatesFund-Raising Tactics and DonorsIndependent, Voter-Education, and Issue-Advocacy CampaignsCampaign OrganizationsCampaign StrategiesCampaign MediaPersonal CampaigningCampaign MessagesChallengers’ CampaignsGoing NegativeIncumbents’ Campaigns Candidates for Open SeatsSenate CampaignsManipulating TurnoutConclusion5. Congressional VotersTurnout in Congressional ElectionsWho Votes?Partisanship in Congressional ElectionsAlternative Interpretations of Party IdentificationPartisanship and VotingPartisanship and IncumbencyInformation and VotingRecall and Recognition of CandidatesContacting VotersChanging Evaluations of Incumbents6. National Politics and Congressional ElectionsPolitical Interpretations of Congressional ElectionsModels of Aggregate Congressional Election ResultsPresidential CoattailsNational Conditions and Strategic PoliticsCampaign ThemesHouse Elections, 1992–20221992–20002002–20102012-2020The 2022 Midterm ElectionSenate Elections, 1992–20221992–20002002–20102012-2020The 2022 Senate ElectionsConclusion7. Elections, Representation, and the Politics of CongressRepresentationPolicy CongruenceConstituents, Interests, and CausesRepresentation by ReferendumDescriptive RepresentationPolicy ConsequencesParticularismServing the OrganizedResponsiveness without ResponsibilityThe Congressional Parties: Decline and RevivalThe Revival of Party Cohesion, 1980–2022Ideological Polarization in Congress and the ElectoratePolarization in Presidential SupportParty Polarization: The Electoral ConnectionDiverging Electoral ConstituenciesChicken or Egg?The Downside of Strong Party GovernmentThe Public’s Evaluations of CongressReforming CongressTerm Limits2024 and Beyond: Geography, Demography, and Nationalized PoliticsBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisPolsby and Wildavsky’s classic text, now updated by Stephen Schier and David Hopkins, argues that the institutional rules of the presidential nomination and election processes, in combination with the behavior of the mass electorate, structure the strategic choices faced by politicians in powerful and foreseeable ways. We can make sense of the decisions made by different political actors—incumbents, challengers, Democrats, Republicans, consultants, party officials, activists, delegates, journalists, and voters—by understanding the ways in which their world is organized by incentives, regulations, events, resources, customs, and opportunities. Thoroughly revised and updated, this Sixteenth Edition provides everything students need to know about presidential elections going into the 2024 cycle.Table of ContentsList of Figures, Tables, and BoxesPrefacePART I. THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT1. VOTERSWhy People Don’t VoteWhy People Do Vote: A Theory of Social ConnectednessParty Identification as Social IdentityParties as Aggregates of Loyal VotersIdeologies, Issues, and National Conditions in the Minds of VotersChanges in Party Identification: Social Habit versus Contemporary EvaluationA Central Strategic Problem: The Attentiveness of Voters2. GROUPSThe Presidential Vote as an Aggregation of Interest GroupsVariations among Interest Groups“Special” Interests, Campaign Spending, and Public Interest GroupsPolitical Parties as OrganizationsThird Parties3. RULES AND RESOURCESRules: The Electoral CollegeThinking About ResourcesResources: MoneyResources: Control over InformationIncumbency as a Resource: The PresidencyIncumbency as a Liability: The Vice PresidencyThe Balance of ResourcesPART II. SEQUENCES4. THE NOMINATION PROCESSBefore the Voting Begins: The “Invisible Primary”The Early StatesWhat Do These Historical Vignettes Teach?Super Tuesday and Later PrimariesState and Territorial CaucusesDelegate AllocationSuperdelegatesAn Ever-Changing Nomination ProcessThe National Party ConventionsThe Convention as AdvertisingThe Vice Presidential NomineeThe Future of National Conventions5. THE CAMPAIGNThe Well-Traveled CandidatesPersuading VotersWinning the Media GameCampaign ProfessionalsTelevised DebatesGetting Out the VoteCampaign BlundersForecasting the OutcomeCounting the VotePART III. ISSUES6. APPRAISALSReform upon ReformThe Political Theory of Policy GovernmentReform by Means of Participatory DemocracySome Specific ReformsParty Platforms and Party Differences7. AMERICAN PARTIES AND DEMOCRACYElections and Public PolicyParties of Advocacy versus Parties of IntermediationAPPENDIXESA. Vote by Groups in Presidential Elections, 1984–2020B. Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections, by Population Characteristics, 1984–2020C. Selections from the Democratic and Republican Party Platforms, 2020NotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. But when exit polls reported that "moral values" were the most commonly cited reason for presidential vote choice, pundits immediately proclaimed the importance of the "values vote." Yet the role of the Christian Right, of statewide referenda on same-sex marriage, and of religious mobilization remained the subject of debate. "The Values Campaign? The Christian Right and the 2004 Elections" reaches well beyond the instant analyses of the post-election period to provide an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. The contributors to this volume are among the leading scholars of religion and politics in the United States, and many have contributed for over a decade to ongoing discussions of the role played by the religious right in national elections. The authors consider national mobilization and issues, and also explore the role of the Christian Right in specific states. Their evaluations contend that the "values campaign" was not an aberration but a consistent pattern of national politics, and that moral traditionalism will likely continue to be a significant factor in future elections. A timely study of the 2004 elections, this volume will appeal to scholars and observers of electoral politics, state politics, and religion and politics.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who wants to understand the role of religion in American politics. In particular, it would make an excellent addition to courses (both undergraduate and graduate) on the topic. Sociology of ReligionTable of ContentsList of Tables Part One: The Christian Right Movement in 2004IntroductionThe March Goes On: The Christian Right and the 2004 Values Campaign John C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox 1. The "Values Vote"? Moral Issues and the 2004 ElectionsMark J. Rozell and Debasree Das Gupta 2. Agents of Value: Christian Rights Activists in 2004John C. Green, Kimberly Conger, and James L. Guth 3. Saving Marriage by Banning Marriage: The Christian Right Finds a New Issue in 2004Clyde Wilcox, Linda M. Merolla, and David Beer Part Two: The Key States in the 2004 Election 4. Ohio: The Bible and the Buckeye StateJohn C. Green 5. Michigan: A War on the Home Front?James M. Penning and Corwin E. Smidt 6. Iowa: In the Heart of Bush CountryKimberly H. Conger and Donald Racheter 7. Minnesota: Battleground Politics in a New SettingChristopher P. Gilbert 8. Florida: So Close and Yet So FarKenneth D. Wald, Richard K. Scher, Matthew DeSantis, and Susan Orr 9. Colorado: An Uphill ClimbCarin Larson 10. Oklahoma: A Battle of Good versus EvilShad B. Satterthwaite 11. California: Menage a Trois: The Christian Right, the Republican Party, and Arnold SchwarzeneggerJ. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer 12. South Carolina: Integration and Success?James L. Guth Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisOur country is dominated by a political party that has no interest in governing, and that seeks to entrench its power by limiting democracy—going so far as to force people to the polls in the middle of a pandemic. Yet there is hope, as best-selling author David Daley argues in Unrigged, though it doesn’t lie in Congress, gerrymandered statehouses, or even the courts. We must, instead, look to the grassroots. Introducing us to groups that have pioneered innovative organizing methods—often combining old-school activism with new digital tools—Daley uncovers the story behind voting-rights victories nationwide and the new organizations reinventing our politics. The result is a vivid portrait of a new civic awakening, and an essential toolkit for reviving our democracy in the Trump era and beyond.Trade Review"A thoughtful and important follow-up to Daley’s earlier book, Ratf**ked." -- Timothy Smith, Washington Post"Unrigged is largely a photograph of the national movement that his previous book helped spawn, and suggests the possibility of a nationwide grassroots voter rebellion." -- Skip Johnson, Charleston Post Courier"[A]n uplifting survey of grassroots efforts to make American democracy more inclusive. . . . Daley’s wit (the offices of the Election Protection hotline are filled with “enough Starbucks cups to caffeinate The Walking Dead”) and clear explanations of the electoral process make the book accessible to political neophytes as well as experts. This optimistic appraisal of the political scene will strike a chord with progressives gearing up for the 2020 elections." -- Publishers Weekly"An inspirational polemic about political involvement from a plethora of people in different areas.... Its strength... is displayed through the examination of activist work that brings to light the common humanity of society’s marginalized populations.... This account shows the significance of more people getting involved in public service after the 2016 election. Best suited for civically engaged readers interested in a populist vision for political activism." -- Jesse A. Lambertson, Library Journal"An uplifting story of how grassroots political movements around the nation are forcing significant changes in how our government operates. . . . As Daley clearly shows throughout this inspiring text, it was always 'ordinary' citizens who led the way, often people who had never participated in politics. They took to the streets, circulated petitions, ran for office, and launched or joined organizations, and they did it while facing overwhelming odds and severe opposition from elected officials. But they never gave up, and they almost always won. A book for anyone who wants to effect major change but thinks they can't." -- Kirkus Reviews"He's back! David Daley's first book, Ratf**ked, was a fantastic read that exposed the politicians who rig maps and gerrymander themselves into office, regardless of the will of the people. This inspiring story of the everyday citizens who stood up, fought back, and won will restore your hope that in America, the people still have the power." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger"The wildly undersold story of the beginning of the next American revolution: If you ever needed hope, it is here. If you need a cause, it is here. If you want to mark the beginning of whenever everything changed, it is in the passion and the truth of what is told here: Daley has given us a picture of what democracy looks like. Or will, when this revolution is complete." -- Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership, Harvard Law School, and author of They Don’t Represent Us"David Daley's work has fired up a generation of activists who are fighting to un-fuck it all up before time runs out. He is a must-read writer for this critical moment." -- Amanda Litman, Run For Something co-founder and executive director

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Book SynopsisEl robo de votos es el asunto clave para la elección del 2020 y Palast es el experto que puede explicar el porqué.Vote theft is the key issue to the 2020 Election and Palast is the expert to explain why.Trump ya se habrá robado el 2020? El robo de votos se consideraba un asunto marginal del cual nadie quería hablar, pero los índices han subido y los hechos han salido a la luz--en gran parte gracias al autor--y ahora se reconoce como uno de los temas decisivos de nuestras elecciones presidenciales. El alcance es abrumador. En la elección de la mitad del mandato del 2018 en Georgia--el campo de pruebas--los funcionarios Republicanos calladamente eliminaron a medio millón de votantes registrados del padrón electoral--incluyendo a Christine Jordan, la prima de 92 años de Martin Luther King. Cómo Trump se robó el 2020 cuenta la historia de los planes racista para robarse la elección del 2020, los operativos políticos detrás del engaño--y los billonarios de ultraderecha que lo financian todo, escrito por el periodista investigativo que cubrió esta historia desde el principio. Has Trump already stolen the 2020 election? Vote theft was once considered to be a marginal issue that no one wanted to talk about, but as the stakes have risen and the facts have become known--in large part thanks to this author--it is now recognized as one of the central issues deciding our presidential elections. The scope is staggering. In the Georgia 2018 midterm election alone--the testing ground--Republican voting officials quietly removed half a million voters from the voter rolls--including Martin Luther King''s ninety-two-year-old cousin Christine Jordan. How Trump Stole 2020 is the story of the racially poisonous schemes to steal the 2020 election, the political operatives behind the trickery---and the hard right billionaires funding it all, written by the investigative reporter who has been covering this story from the outset.

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Book SynopsisThe 2020 Presidential Election in the South details how the 2020 presidential election developed in the twelve states of the South. This edited volume features preeminent scholars of Southern politics who analyze the momentous Election of 2020. In addition to chapters organized by state, this volume also focuses upon the issues that drove southern voters, the nominations process in early 2020, as well as a chapter focusing on where the region may be headed politically in the next decade. In addition, each state chapter includes analysis on notable congressional races and important patterns at the state level. The authors also provide keen insight into the ever-changing political patterns in the region. Since the South continues to evolve in terms of politics and demographic shifts, this book will be an important tool for academics. However, the book will also enlighten journalists and political enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary changes in Southern electoral politics.Trade ReviewThe South is back as a central player in U.S. elections. I greatly enjoyed reading this fantastic book, which shows that race, religion, suburbanization, and region are central to our new and emerging understanding of southern politics. This collection of essays presents one of the best and most accessible deep dives into the region’s role in the 2020 elections. If you want to know how the South shapes the electoral politics of the United States, read this book! -- Christian Grose, University of Southern CaliforniaThe South is a hotbed of political change. Demography is catching up with politics. It is the most exciting of regions, for better, a more competitive and representative politics, or worse, increased restrictions on voting by people of color. With Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and other states threatening to adapt, short-term or long-term, to the politics of mainstream America. -- William Crotty, Northeastern UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: The Setting and Nominating ProcessChapter 1: The 2020 Southern Electorate: Demographics, Issues, and (In)Distinctiveness by Patrick R. MillerChapter 2: The 2020 Presidential Nomination Process by Aaron A. Hitefield and M.V. Hood IIIPart II: Elections in the Deep SouthChapter 3: Alabama: Politics of Personality in the Heart of Dixie by Shannon L. BridgmonChapter 4: Georgia: Breakthrough to Blue by Charles S. Bullock, IIIChapter 5: Louisiana: Trump Support in This Swamp Runs Deep by Robert E. Hogan and Anna R. ElinkowskiChapter 6: Mississippi: Republican Hegemony Persists by Stephen D. ShafferChapter 7: South Carolina: Redder than Red for Now by Branwell DuBose Kapeluck and Scott E. BuchananPart III: Elections in the Rim SouthChapter 8: Arkansas: Once More with Feeling for Trump by Jay Barth and Janine A. ParryChapter 9: Florida: Kingmaker No More? by Jonathan Knuckey and Aubrey JewettChapter 10: Kentucky 2020: Bluegrass, Red State by Joel Turner, Scott Lasley, and Jeffrey P. KashChapter 11: North Carolina: Even More Deeply Divided in 2020 by J. Michael BitzerChapter 12: Tennessee: Trump Territory, Again by Vaughn MayChapter 13: Texas: Texas: Partisan Changes Finally Afoot by Seth C. McKeeChapter 14: Virginia: Trump Accelerates the Bluing of the Commonwealth by John J. McGlennonChapter 15: Five Southern States That Could Change American Politics by H. Gibbs Knotts

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Book SynopsisThis volume of over thirty essays is organised around five primary dimensions of Hillary Clinton’s influence: policy, activism, campaigns, women’s ambition and impact on parents and their children. Combining personal narrative with scholarly expertise in political science, this volume looks at American politics through the career of Hillary Clinton in order to illuminate overarching trends related to elections, gender and public policy. Featuring an extraordinarily varied list of contributors working within the field of political science, and a fresh interdisciplinary approach, this book will appeal to broad range of politically engaged audiences, practitioners and scholars.Trade ReviewCargile, Davis, Merolla and VanSickle-Ward assembled an exciting volume of diverse perspectives to commemorate the enduring effects of Hillary Clinton’s career. This volume combines inspiring stories with systematic analyses to reclaim the narrative around Clinton. It elucidates and celebrates the countless ways in which she changed the face of politics, inciting "resilience, recognition, and resistance" among women and girls everywhere. * Tiffany Barnes, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Kentucky, USA *I enthusiastically recommend The Hilary Effect to students of, and participants in, American politics. Taken together, the 42 chapters provide insight into the consequences of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, extensive career in government, domestic and foreign policy-making, and political activism, demonstrating that her contributions are more significant and far-reaching than previously reported. The authors provide much-needed context along with both research-based and personal insight into previously understudied or overlooked positive aspects of Clinton’s leadership, revealing the enduring legacy of Clinton’s career and its effects on the mass public, political activists, women’s candidacies, children and parents, and generations of women and men alike. * Kathryn Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota, USA *Table of ContentsI About the Contributors Prologue: The Path Up is Always a Jagged Line, Gloria Steinem II. Introduction, Jennifer L. Merolla and Rachel VanSickle-Ward III. I’m With Her: Clinton’s Impact on Women’s Lives and Ambitions 2. Preface, Jennifer L. Merolla 3. The Stories Not Told: Misrepresenting the Women Who Loved Clinton, Jennifer Piscopo 4. Parallel Lives, Debra Van Sickle 5.Listening Her Way to a Historic Victory: On Hillary Clinton’s 1999-2000 Senate Campaign, Kathleen A. Feeley 6. Recognition, Jennifer Chudy 7. Clarity in the Chaos: A New (and Improved) Vision of Motherhood, Faith & Feminism, Jaclyn Cohen 8. From Fraud to Fighter, Brinda Sarathy IV. Agents of Change, Drivers of Progress: Clinton’s Role in Shaping Activism 9. Preface, Denise S. Davis 10. Clinton Does Inspire: The Narrative about Hillary Clinton’s ‘Enthusiasm Gap’ Silences the Political Voices of Women, Rachel VanSickle-Ward and Jennifer L. Merolla 11. Dolores Speaks: Hillary’s Influence on Activism and Politics, Dolores Huerta and Ivy A.M. Cargile 12. My Personal Hillary Effect, Torie Osborn 13. Pantsuit Nation, Jenn Carson 14. Glass Tumblers, DC Lozano 15. Failure is Impossible, Paulette Hinds-Brown 16. The #Resistance Tips its Pussy Hat to HRC, Casey B.K. Dominguez 17. The Hillary (Counterfactual) Effect: A Peculiar Paradox of Policy History and the Influence of Black Political Activism, Shayla C. Nunnally V. When There Are No Ceilings, the Sky's the Limit: Clinton’s Impact on Campaigns and Elections 18. Preface, Ivy A.M. Cargile 19. Hillary Clinton: The Exception and the Rule, Carrie Skulley 20. Battling Stereotypes of Women as Weak on National Security, Mirya R. Holman, Jennifer L. Merolla, and Elizabeth J. Zechmeister 21. Rethinking Gender as an Electoral Asset, Kelly Dittmar 22. A Mother for President: Motherhood Takes Center Stage at the DNC, Rachel VanSickle-Ward and Jill S. Greenlee 23. Turning Point: Hillary Clinton’s Impact on Latino Politics, Adrian D. Pantoja 24. Latinas and Clinton’s 2016 Campaign, Christina Bejarano 25. Not in ‘Mixed-Company’?: Courageous Conversations about Women and the Race Gap in American Politics, Lorrie Frasure 26. The Year After, A’shanti Gholar 27. Running Because of Hillary, Denise S. Davis 28. Stronger Together: How Hillary Clinton May Have Nudged More Women to Run for Office, Kristin Kanthak VI. Our Children are Watching: Clinton’s Impact on Parents and Kids 29. Preface, Jennifer L. Merolla 30. Even in Defeat, Clinton’s Campaign Could Still Inspire Young Women, Christina Wolbrecht and David Campbell 31. Hillary Clinton, My Daughter, and Me, Abby Wood 32. Drawing Madam President: How Children Imagine Hillary Clinton as a Political Leader, Jill S. Greenlee, Angela L. Bos, Mirya R. Holman, J. Celeste Lay, and Zoe M. Oxley 33. Real Moms of Palo Alto, Real Takeaways from Hillary’s Candidacy, Melissa Michelson 34. Fatherhood, First-daughters and the First Woman Presidential Candidate, Jill S. Greenlee, Tatishe Nteta, Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow and Jesse Rhodes VII. Deal Me In: Clinton’s Impact on Policy 35. Preface, Rachel VanSickle-Ward 36. Standing Her Ground on Foreign Policy, Roselyn Hsueh 37. Women’s Rights are Human Rights, Celeste Montoya 38. Global Gender Effects: The Impact of Hillary Clinton on American Foreign Policy,Sara Angevine 39. The Backbone of Democracy: Clinton, Women of Color, and the Fight for Voting Rights, Ivy A.M. Cargile 40. The Economic Woman: Why Clinton’s Economic Message still Matters, Rachel VanSickle-Ward and Emma Stephens 41. The Wisdom of a Wonky Woman, Reflecting on Clinton’s Approach to Policy on the Campaign Trail, Rachel VanSickle-Ward VIII. Conclusion, Jennifer L. Merolla and Rachel VanSickle-Ward

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Book SynopsisFrom “All the Way with LBJ” to red MAGA hats, famous and infamous slogans, logos, signage, and accessories from over a century of presidential elections are compiled in a striking visual encyclopedia.Presidential campaigns emerge in state fairs, stump speeches, and selfie lines; but when the crowds disperse and after ballots are cast, movements live on in posters, logos, slogans, and accessories. From Hillary pins to Warren Harding's “Return to Normalcy” banners, from buttons emblazoned with Dwight Eisenhower's trademark “I Like Ike” to Shepard Fairey's iconic “HOPE” poster for Barack Obama, and highly thought-out promotions for Biden and the rest of the 2020 presidential candidates, campaign materials serve as portals into the complex nature of American politics, values, and emotion.This collection of visual messaging, brimming with five hundred punchy color images from United States presidential campaigns from the turn of the twentieth century to today, contains the bold graphics, quippy one-liners, and cutting-edge designs that shaped the way America viewed its would-be leaders and revealed the way its would-be leaders viewed America in return. Presidential candidates might range from policy wonks to moral champions to experienced leaders, but they all rely on expert branding to convey their unique platforms to the public.In the fast-moving age of Twitter and Facebook, this tangible display of effective—and regrettable—American artifacts is destined to delight political junkies and design aficionados of all stripes.

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