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Book SynopsisLosing to Win:The 1996 Elections and American Politics advances their groundbreaking research to electoral politics and continues their penetrating discussions of divided government, independent candidates, party platform, 'outsiderism', and campaign strategies.
Trade ReviewThis impressive new book combines historical perspectives and scholarly savvy with a detailed factual grasp of the '96 elections. A variety of novel and provocative insights and observations about the latest American political experience emerges from the mix. -- Bruce Buchanan, University of Texas, Austin
Losing to Win is a tour de force analysis of contemporary American politics and the logical place to begin any retrospective consideration of the 1996 elections. It is a must read for professionals interested in the republic's latest exercises indemocracy and should command a wider audience as well.... -- F. Alan Coombs, University of Utah
. . . excellent analyses especially valuabe contributions to electoral scholarship and citizen understanding. . . . highly recommened for all libraries. * CHOICE *
The fabric of Losing to Win is tightly woven and amazingly comprehensive in its coverage... Losing to Win is a tour de force analysis of contemporary American politics and the logical place to begin any retrospective consideration of the 1996 elections. -- F. Alan Coombs, University of Utah * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online *
James Ceaser and Andrew Busch have written not only an exceptionally perceptive and thorough account of the 1996 election but also the best overall assessment so far available of President Clinton's first term. Their book is a treat to read and a text to study. -- A James Reichley, Senior Fellow; Georgetown University; author of The Life of the Parties
Losing to Win is a tour de force analysis of contemporary American politics and the logical place to begin any retrospective consideration of the 1996 elections. It is a "must" read for professionals interested in the republic's latest exercises in democracy and should command a wider audience as well. -- F. Alan Coombs, University of Utah
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Greater Dooms Win Greater Destinies Chapter 3 The Two Clinton Presidencies Chapter 4 The Republican Nomination Chapter 5 In the Doledrums: The Interregnum from March to September Chapter 6 The Congressional Elections Chapter 7 The Presidential Election and the New Era of Coalitional Partnership Chapter 8 Appendix: Presidential Vote by State, 1996 Chapter 9 Index Chapter 10 About the Authors
