Nominating the President: Evolution and Revolution in 2008 and Beyond

by Jack Citrin and David Karol

Book Overview

The 2008 presidential nominations were unprecedented in many ways. Marking another step in the democratization of the selection process and a surprising loss of control by party elites, the contests in both parties were unusually competitive and the outcomes belied the predictions of experts. This book offers a fresh look at the role of parties, the constraints of campaign finance, the status of front-runners, and the significance of rules, race,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742566374
• ISBN13: 9780742566378
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"