Epic Journey - The 2008 Elections and American Politics: Post 2010 Election Update

Informationen zum Autor James W. Ceaser is professor of politics at the University of Virginia. Andrew E. Busch is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. Together they have written Red Over Blue: The 2004 Elections and American Politics, The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Election, Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics, and Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics. John J. Pitney Jr. is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. Klappentext With President George W. Bush's approval ratings at record lows, the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama's victory over John McCain, they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others. Zusammenfassung With President George W. Bush's approval ratings at record lows! the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama's victory over John McCain! they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrologueChapter One: The Scope and Meaning of the Democratic VictoryChapter Two: George W. Bush: The Other CandidateChapter Three: The Republican Nomination ContestChapter Four: The Democratic Nomination ContestChapter Five: The General ElectionChapter Six: Congressional and State ElectionsChapter Seven: Conclusion: The Future of American Politics and InstitutionsEpilogue

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• Authors: Andrew E. Busch, James/ Busch Caesar, James W. Ceasar, James W. Ceaser, Ceaser James W., John J. Pitney
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2011
• EAN: 9781442211445
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-1144-5
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Political Parties, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Parties, Politics & government, Elections & referenda, Campaigns and Elections