Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; ONE The Election of 2000: Close, Chaotic, and Unforgettable; TWO Elections by Judicial Fiat: The Courts Decide; THREE Political Participation in American Elections: Who Decides What?; FOUR The Presidential Primaries: Triumph of the Frontrunners; FIVE The Curious and Close Presidential Campaign of 2000; SIX The Congressional Races: Continuing Battleground for the Parties; SEVEN The State and Local Elections: Politics Beyond the Beltway; EIGHT The Election in Perspective: Two Nations, Four Parties; Biographical Sketches of Contributors