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This volume provides an in-depth examination of six political campaigns waged during competitive 1998 races for the U.S. House of Representatives. The case studies evaluate the professional political consultants who managed each campaign, their interaction with the candidates, and the impact of the campaigns on voters. Relying on unparalleled access to both the consultants involved and the candidates themselves, the contributors explore the electoral setting and context of the congressional districts, the strategy, theme, and message of each campaign, the consultants' decisionmaking, fund-raising, and spending, and any outside forces that entered into the races. The book features new data on tracking, polls, and television advertising budgets.
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James A. Thurber is director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and professor of government at American University.
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" The Battle For Congress is a 'must-read' for anyone wanting to learn more about the electoral process that determines America's future." — The Bookwatch
"... this book's a must read.... [It] provides a rich and detailed description of the strategies, tactics, and mechanics of modern campaigns. Congressional scholars as well as campaign professionals can draw valuable insights and lessons from this book." —Gary J. Andres, American University, Political Science Quarterly
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- PublisherBrookings Institution Press
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0815784643
- ISBN 13 9780815784647
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages200
- EditorThurber James A.
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The Battle for Congress: Consultants, Candidates, and Voters
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Brookings Institution Press, Washington, DC, 2001
ISBN 10: 0815784643
ISBN 13: 9780815784647
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Hardcover. First edition. First printing [stated]. x, 260 p. Tables. Notes. Index. This volume provides an in-depth examination of six political campaigns waged during competitive 1998 races for the U.S. House of Representatives. The case studies evaluate the professional political consultants who managed each campaign, their interaction with the candidates, and the impact of the campaigns on voters. Relying on unparalleled access to both the consultants involved and the candidates themselves, the contributors explore the electoral setting and context of the congressional districts, the strategy, theme, and message of each campaign, the consultants decisionmaking, fund-raising, and spending, and any outside forces that entered into the races. The book features new data on tracking, polls, and television advertising budgets. Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor page soiling or print ink marks noted. DJ has minor wear and soiling. Very slightly cocked. Seller Inventory # 61232
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