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Klappentext The Elections of 2012 can be counted on to deliver a nuanced breakdown of the outcomes, implications and consequences of yet another momentous political contest. Whether discussing particular races or taking a broader look at national trends, contributors captivate students with stories and political drama, yet weave in important scholarship and expert analysis. Each selection, written specifically for this volume, offers readers historical perspective, as well as a forward look to implications for the political system. Zusammenfassung Brings together top-flight scholars to reflect on and analyze all aspects of the 2012 Presidential elections Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface About the Contributors 1. 2013 and Beyond: Barack Obama and the Perils of Second-term Presidents - Michael Nelson 2. The Nominations: Ideology, Timing, and Organization - Barry C. Burden 3. The Election: How the Campaign Mattered - Marc J. Hetherington 4. Voting Behavior: How the Democrats Rejuvenated Their Coalition - Nicole Mellow 5. The Media: Different Audiences Saw Different Campaigns - Marjorie Randon Hershey 6. Campaign Finance: Campaigning in a Post-Citizens United Era - Marian Currinder 7. Congress: Partisanship and Polarization - Gary C. Jacobson 8. The Presidency: No Exit from Deadlock - Bruce Nesmith and Paul J. Quirk 9. The Meaning of the 2012 Election - David R. Mayhew
