Suchergebnisse

Democratic elections: what's the problem? -- Popular base of American electoral politics -- How representative are American elections? -- Has money corrupted our electoral process? -- News media coverage: fair or unfair? True or false? -- Are American parties still representative? -- The nomination process: whose is it anyway? -- Campaign communications: how much do they matter? -- Elections and government: a tenuous connection.

"This book is among the first serious looks at the first year of the Biden administration and its many challenges. From a tortured transition to a raging pandemic, a fragile economy, and the threat of international insecurity, Biden entered office at a time even more fraught than he faced as a new Vice President. Confronting a nation divided sharply along political, cultural, and socio-demographic lines, Biden and Harris have promised to unify the country, change the tone in Washington, mend fences with allies, and "build back better" a world assailed from stem to stern. This book assesses the successes and shortfalls of the Biden administration's first year, putting all in perspective of the current state of democracy in America. Intended to introduce students of American government to the person (Biden) and the institution (Presidency) within a particular system (separation of powers), this book will appeal broadly to citizens, media, and general interest readers in the US and abroad"--

The 2016 and 2018 elections are over, but looking ahead to the 2019-2020 election cycle, the debate over the fairness and accuracy of our electoral process has never been more contentious. Hacking, fake news, a "rigged system," voter ID challenges, Super PACs, and an Electoral College defying the popular vote count all lead to a common question and concern: Is this any way to run a democratic election? New to the Seventh Edition: New data and timely illustrations from the 2016 and 2018 elections, looking ahead to 2020 election. The growing importance of social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter) and its impact, good and bad, on recent campaigns. Foreign interference in the 2016 and 2018 national elections. The integrity of campaign communications--hacking, rumoring, instantaneous news, and the effect of fact-checking. Money: the role of Super PACs and billionaire donors; the impact of campaign spending on the candidates and on election outcomes. New connections between the "Did you know that" chapter introductions to the exercises at the end. More online references in the suggested readings.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- PART I. TRADITIONAL WEDGE ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT -- Chapter 1. Is It the Economy, Stupid? The Role of the Economy in the Election -- Chapter 2. Foreign Policy in the Presidential Campaign: The Attentive and "Apathetic Internationalist" Publics -- Chapter 3. The Incorrigibly White Republican Party: Racial Politics in the Presidential Race -- PART II. VOTING GROUPS AND THEIR CHOICES -- Chapter 4. Gender As a Political Constant: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Praise for Personality and Politics: Obama For and Against Himself.

Presidential character affects decision making. It influences cognition, deliberation, and judgment. It also contributes to beliefs and interpersonal relations that shape the process and product of presidential decision‐making process. President Obama's decisions on the war in Afghanistan and health care reform made during his first 13 months in office are consistent with his general character orientation, basic beliefs, and operating style, although they show different dominant attributes. The Afghanistan decision reflects Obama's incisive, calculating, consensus‐oriented style; it also demonstrates his need to fight back when he feels threatened. His health care decision in the aftermath of the 2010 Senate election in Massachusetts shows his determination, perseverance, and political skills; it also indicates his willingness to go the extra mile when he personalizes an issue.