Introduction -- The rise of front-loading -- Explaining front-loading -- The consequences of front-loading -- Proposed solutions -- The politics of nomination reform -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. On measuring front-loading -- Appendix B. Specification of the regression equations in tables 3-4 and 3-5 -- Appendix C.A note on delegate counts
Summary
Front-loading is the single most criticized feature of the American presidential selection process. This text addresses the front-loading problem, providing a comprehensive examination of the entire issue: what it is, when and why it was developed, and its consequences for the nomination process
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-216) and index
