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Examines the political debates and underlying communications strategies over proposed state lotteries that took place in the Southeastern US between 1986 and 2005. This book is based on research from thousands of media articles, government documents, and interviews with politicians, religious leaders, and journalists.

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Finally, a detailed view behind both lines of the lottery battle for the Bible Belt. The tactics and strategies, the ruses and deceptions; all are revealed in this comprehensive, readable account. -- Thomas Grey, National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Pie in the Sky Chapter 2 Talking Points Chapter 3 Bible Belt Politics: Up Close, Personal, and In Your Face Chapter 4 Florida, 1986: Trouble in Paradise Chapter 5 Georgia, 1992: That 33% Will Beat You to Death Chapter 6 Alabama, 1999: There is No Plan B Chapter 7 South Carolina, 2000: The Confederate Flag, Video Poker, and Now This Chapter 8 Tennessee, 2002: Hardball Politics Chapter 9 North Carolina, 2005: The Hole in the Doughnut

Lottery Wars Case Studies in Bible Belt Politics

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      Publisher: Lexington Books
      Publication Date: 6/7/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780739117378, 978-0739117378
      ISBN10: 0739117378

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the political debates and underlying communications strategies over proposed state lotteries that took place in the Southeastern US between 1986 and 2005. This book is based on research from thousands of media articles, government documents, and interviews with politicians, religious leaders, and journalists.

      Trade Review
      Finally, a detailed view behind both lines of the lottery battle for the Bible Belt. The tactics and strategies, the ruses and deceptions; all are revealed in this comprehensive, readable account. -- Thomas Grey, National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Pie in the Sky Chapter 2 Talking Points Chapter 3 Bible Belt Politics: Up Close, Personal, and In Your Face Chapter 4 Florida, 1986: Trouble in Paradise Chapter 5 Georgia, 1992: That 33% Will Beat You to Death Chapter 6 Alabama, 1999: There is No Plan B Chapter 7 South Carolina, 2000: The Confederate Flag, Video Poker, and Now This Chapter 8 Tennessee, 2002: Hardball Politics Chapter 9 North Carolina, 2005: The Hole in the Doughnut

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