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Informationen zum Autor Elizabeth Theiss-Morse is the Willa Cather Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is the author of several award-winning books including Who Counts as an American?, Stealth Democracy, Congress as Public Enemy, and With Malice Toward Some. Klappentext This essential supplement draws on the most recent National Election Study surveys to offer a close analysis of the key issues and races, and answers the question, "What do the election results mean?" It examines the outcome of the battle for control of the Senate, including races in Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, and Alaska; the role of independents in elections, particularly in this era of partisan polarization; the influence of record campaign spending on election outcomes; and whether supporting President Obama's major programs helped or hurt members of Congress. Inhaltsverzeichnis Tables and Figures Preface Chapter 1 2014: Typical Midterm or Historic Election? The Fundamentals of Political Science Are Strong Was 2014 Unique? Notes Chapter 2 Attitudes toward Congress Why Do People Dislike Congress? Political Knowledge and Disapproval of Congress The Consequences of Not Liking Congress Notes Chapter 3 What Happened? Analyzing the Results of the 2014 Midterm Elections An Enthusiasm Gap? Party All the Time! Presidential Approval and Vote Choice Do People Want Divided Government? Do They Act Like It? The Tea Party and the 2014 Election Issues in the 2014 Midterms High-Profile Races: Reinforcing National Trends Conclusion Notes Chapter 4 The 2014 Midterm Elections in Context Party Control in the House and Senate Turnover in Congress Assessing the Success of the Tea Party Campaign Expenditures Conclusion Notes
