| Description |
1 online resource (249 pages) |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Prologue; Chapter One The Scope and Meaning of the Democratic Victory; Chapter Two George W. Bush: The Other Candidate; Chapter Three The Republican Nomination Contest; Chapter Four The Democratic Nomination Contest; Chapter Five The General Election Campaign; Chapter Six Congressional and State Elections; Chapter Seven The Future of American Politics and Institutions; Epilogue: 2010; About the Authors |
| Summary |
Noted campaign scholars James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney, Jr. take readers along on the longest, most expensive, and in many ways most dramatic presidential campaign in American history. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of political history and deep resources of current political science, the authors capture the astonishing twists of fate, uncanny detours, and remarkable surprises that made the 2008 election truly historic. 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 Bar |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2008
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Politics and government
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Presidents -- Election
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001002071
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781442211452 |
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1442211458 |
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1283009439 |
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9781283009430 |
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9781442211445 |
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144221144X |
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