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Every ten years, the Texas legislature redistricts itself and the state?s congressional districts in an attempt to ensure equality in representation. With a richly textured cultural fabric, Texas often experiences redistricting battles that are heated enough to gain national attention. Collecting a variety of voices, including legislators themselves, in addition to lawyers, community organizers, political historians, and political scientists, Rotten...
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According to the official count--the number of votes tallied, not necessarily the number of votes cast--George W. Bush beat Kerry by a margin of three million votes. The exit polls, however, had predicted a margin of victory for Kerry of five million votes. Occurences of vote manipulation, vote suppression, and outright election fraud were alleged at the local level in many precincts throughout Ohio and other "battleground" states. Where the controversy...
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Ray C. Fair has found that the state of the economy has a key influence on national elections. Just in time for the 2012 presidential election, this new edition of his classic text provides us with a look into the likely future of our nation;s political landscape--but Fair doesn't stop there. He covers topics well beyond today's headlines. Which of your friends is most likely to have an extramarital affair? How important is class attendance for academic...
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After establishing the historical background of primary elections in the U.S., this fast-paced program focuses on the 2004 primary in New Hampshire to study the role of communication in the electoral process. The film analyzes speeches, ads, news broadcasts, and all manner of interpersonal interactions as the candidates, their constituents, and the media construct a campaign dialogue. The key role of TV coverage, the media's fascination with polls,...
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Annotation. This behind-the-scenes assessment of the 2000 presidential election dissects the challenging task of running an election and examines fundamental issues about fairness and equality, presenting a strong case for the need to reform elections in Florida and nationwide. The book features the insights and experiences of local election and political party officials in Florida involved in the 2000 election and essays by advocates of election...
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The election of 2000 marked the beginning of a period of partisanship and extremism previously unseen in American history. From the US Supreme Court's involvement in Bush v. Gore, to the extraordinary primary race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in 2008, the first four elections of the 21st century contained fascinating narratives with equally significant historical implications. Anthony J. Bennett guides us through the events of these four...
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"Presidential elections are the centerpiece of American democracy. Prior to the election of George Washington in 1789, no country had ever peacefully transferred power in a national election. Today, we often take this for granted, as American elections have become a model for the entire world. For more than 200 years, candidates have campaigned for the highest office in the land, debating the major issues facing the country, capturing the attention...
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Nashville interweaves the stories of 24 characters over 5 days during a political rally in the capital of country music.
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