
In a far-reaching shift of the political landscape, contenders now seek to discredit or take hostage their opponents rather than to expand the electorate or otherwise compete for votes. In this new edition, which includes a full chapter on the politics of Bush v. Gore,...




This text investigates the long-term significance of the rise of the politics of scandal and the decline of electoral competition in America. It argues that as long as scandals dominate the political agenda, voters are put off by the political process and the government's effectiveness...