Change and Continuity in the 2008 and 2010 Elections - Softcover

Abramson, Paul R.; Aldrich, John; Rohde, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608717984 ISBN 13: 9781608717989

Publisher: CQ Press, 2011

Synopsis

In this era of electoral volatility and deep public divide, the mood―and results―of the 2008 and 2010 elections could not have been more different. How do the lessons drawn from the 2008 elections apply to 2010? In careful analysis of both contests, the authors examine the midterm election results and then turn to their analysis of the National Election Study surveys, while making sure to incorporate and discuss the most recent literature. Updates to this edition include coverage of:

• the difference between the 2008 and 2010 electorates;

• the dominance of the economy in both races and their outcomes;

• the impact of unified party government on nationalizing elections;

• the virtual elimination of "cross-pressured" congressional districts;

• the magnitude of campaign spending and its consequences;

• the role of the Tea Party movement; and

• the outlook for the 2012 elections―and likely presidential candidates.

As with all books in the Change and Continuity series, the authors present election data in a straightforward, accessible manner with an array of thorough, yet student-friendly graphics.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul R. Abramson is professor of political science at Michigan State University. He is coauthor of ValueChange in Global Perspective (1995) and author of Political Attitudes in America (1983), The Political Socialization of Black Americans (1977), and Generational Change in American Politics (1975).

 

About this edition

• Publisher: CQ Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1608717984
• ISBN 13: 9781608717989
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 472