The book offers an in-depth analysis of the 2020 national election, covering the presidential nomination process, general election, and congressional and state races. Authors Andrew E. Busch and John J. Pitney Jr. examine the campaigns and outcomes through both contemporary political perspectives and historical context, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account that reflects on the significance of these events in American political history.
The 1948 presidential election was a complex contest marked by unexpected twists, featuring not only Harry Truman and Thomas Dewey but also third-party candidates and significant political divisions. Andrew Busch's scholarly yet accessible account delves into the nomination process, public opinion, and the impact of various factions within both parties. He highlights the election's significance in affirming the New Deal, anti-Communism, and civil rights progress, offering fresh insights that will engage both historians and general readers alike.
Focusing on the intense presidential campaign of 2004, Ceaser and Busch delve into the dynamics of American elections, including house and senate races. The authors provide a comprehensive analysis that goes beyond mere summary, utilizing theories, studies, and data to elucidate the factors influencing the election's outcome. This exploration offers insights into the complexities of the electoral process and the political landscape of the time.
Groundbreaking research into the 2000 presidential election reveals its broader implications for American politics and society. Ceaser and Busch analyze key elements such as divided government, independent candidates, and campaign strategies while separating myth from fact. They emphasize often-overlooked issues like foreign policy, making this book a vital resource for students of American Government and anyone interested in the lasting significance of the election. The authors provide a nuanced understanding of electoral politics and its impact on future elections.
This book offers a brief history of domestic public policy since the New Deal. To understand issues such as poverty, immigration, and religious liberty going into the future, it is vital to understand how these issues originated and developed. This is a supplementary text for introduction to... číst celé
The Surprising Political Career of America's Founding Document
Focusing on the use of constitutional rhetoric in American elections, the book analyzes party platforms, candidate messages, debates, and ads. It reveals a significant decline in constitutional arguments since the mid-19th century, alongside a limited resurgence in recent decades. Grounded in historical research, the analysis offers insightful conclusions about the evolving role of the Constitution in political discourse, highlighting its impact on contemporary campaigning and party strategies.
Focusing on Ronald Reagan's approach to statesmanship, Andrew E. Busch delves into his efforts to enhance the separation of powers, uphold federalism, and promote traditional rhetoric. The book highlights Reagan's commitment to reviving limited government principles within a Constitutional Republic. Busch argues that Reagan's politics of freedom, evident in his discourse, policy initiatives, and coalition-building, led to notable achievements during the 1980s and continued to influence American politics thereafter.
Updated to include the 2014 midterms and preview the coming 2016 election cycle, After Hope and Change provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the national election by James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney.
As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch- joined in 2008 by John J. Pitney Jr.-once again provide the most comprehensive, authoritative, and concise account of the national election, including the presidential nomination process and election and congressional elections.