Polsby and Wildavsky’s classic text 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 ...
Brimming with data and examples from the historic 2008 election, and laced with previews of 2012, the thirteenth edition of this classic text offers a complete overview of the presidential election process from the earliest straw polls and ...
Strategies and Structures of American Politics Nelson W. Polsby, Aaron B. Wildavsky, Steven E. Schier. Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, ...
Polsby and Wildavsky's classic text 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 ...
See Peter Hart's comments in the Presidential Campaign Hotline , January 25 , 1988 , p . 19 . 30. Howell Raines , " Hart Scores Upset with 41 % in New Hampshire Primary , " New York Times , February 29 , 1984 , p . A1 . 31. Mickey Kaus ...
Thoroughly revised and updated, this is the essential guide to understanding the American presidential election campaign, identifying the important realities and the key resources that determine the American political environment.
Students learn the history and difference of political parties, the processes of nominating candidates, Electoral College, qualifications for President, activities necessary to run a campaign, what campaign funds can buy, about the election ...
Now updated to include full coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, the book illustrates the means by which the president is elected including the complexities of the Electoral College system.
Presidential Elections: Strategies of American Electoral Politics
Thoroughly revised and updated, this 16th edition provides everything students need to know about presidential elections going into the 2024 cycle.
Explains the history and process of electing a president of the United States, and provides facts about Presidents, first ladies, and campaigns.