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"This volume chronicles every stage of the 2020 presidential election as well as the coterminous congressional elections, with additional attention to the role of the media and money. It also features discussions about the consequences of these elections for the presidency, Congress, and the larger political system. The concluding essay reflects on the broad currents of American politics over the past fifty years"--

The two constitutional presidencies / Jeffrey K. Tulis -- Studying the presidency : why presidents need political scientists / Lyn Ragsdale -- The development of presidential power : conservative insurgency and constitutional construction / Stephen Skowronek -- The presidency in history : leading from the eye of the storm / Sidney M. Milkis and Marc Landy -- Presidential competence / Paul J. Quirk -- The psychological presidency / Michael Nelson -- The presidency and the nominating process : aspirants, parties, and selections / Lara M. Brown -- The presidency and general elections / Lori Cox Han -- The presidential spectacle / Bruce Miroff -- The president and the media : the case of Donald Trump / Marjorie Randon Hershey -- The presidency and interest groups : allies, adversaries, and policy leadership / Daniel J. Tichenor -- The presidency and political parties / Sidney M. Milkis -- The institutional presidency / John P. Burke -- The presidency and the bureaucracy : the levers of presidential control / David E. Lewis and Terry M. Moe -- The president and Congress / Matthew J. Dickinson -- The presidency and the judiciary / David A. Yalof -- The presidency and unilateral power : a taxonomy / Andrew Rudalevige -- Presidential power and public policy / Roger B. Porter -- The presidency, war powers, and national security : separation of powers in a crucible / Jasmine Farrier -- "The firing, retiring, and expiring of presidents" : impeachment, disability, resignation, and death : from the Constitutional Convention to Donald Trump / Michael Nelson.

The View from 1988: The Cast of Democrats Forms -- The View from 1988: The Cast of Republicans Forms -- Divided Government: George Bush and the Democrats (and Ross Perot), 1989- -- The Battle for the Republican Nomination and the Rise and (Temporary) Fall of Ross Perot -- The Battle for the Democratic Nomination -- Uniting Government: The General Election for President and Congress -- Redividing Government: Bill Clinton and Congress, 1993-1995 -- The Election of 1996 -- Bill Clinton and a New Era of De Facto Divided Government.

Trump is elected -- A cycle of decreasing influence and decreasing effectiveness -- Forming (and re-forming) the administration -- Executive action -- Loci of opposition: the courts and the states and cities -- Congress and domestic policy -- Communications -- Foreign policy -- Prospects for removal -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: December 1, 2017 -- Trump's second year.

"Will be required reading for any historian or political scientist seeking to understand the 1968 presidential election and its importance for the development of contemporary politics."-Political Science Quarterly "Nelson's account will prove to be rewarding reading full of rich insights for anyone interested in this pivotal presidential election or searching for the origins of the politics of our time"-Journal of Southern History "Michael Nelson's Resilient America is lively and well-written, highly suitable for general readers. It would also be an excellent choice for college courses in American history and political science."-Claremont Review of Books "The book provides a shrewd, informed, and reasoned account of intra- and inter-party politics in the 1960s."-The Forum.

Bringing together top-flight scholars to reflect on and analyze all aspects of the 2012 elections, editor Michael Nelson's The Elections of 2012 can be counted on to deliver a nuanced breakdown of the outcomes, implications, and consequences of yet another momentous political contest. Whether discussing particular races or taking a broader look at national trends, contributors captivate students with stories and political drama, yet weave in important scholarship and expert analysis. Each selection, written specifically for this volume, offers readers historical perspective, as well as a forwa