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The veteran political journalist and New York Times bestselling author goes behind the scenes at the White House to recount the dramatic tale of a pivotal period in the Obama presidency, from the game-changing 2010 midterm elections to the beginning of the critical 2012 campaign season—a tumultuous time that tested the president as never before and set the stage for a titanic clash over the future of the nation
After Barack Obama's
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This book explores the American political process as seen through the lens of six pivotal presidencies that shaped America's culture, politics, and society and considers how our current president may be the latest transformative leader in this lineage. It offers insight into the American political machine and reveals how and why the two-party system became so dominant in American politics.
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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As national political fights are waged at the state level, democracy itself pays the price Over the past generation, the Democratic and Republican parties have each become nationally coordinated political teams. American political institutions, on the other hand, remain highly decentralized. Laboratories against Democracy shows how national political conflicts are increasingly flowing through the subnational institutions of state politics-with profound...
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Julian J. Rothbaum distinguished lecture volume 11
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University of Oklahoma Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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A call to arms by the former presidential candidate that combines personal anecdotes and cultural critiques to remind liberals of their ideological compass and restore confidence. The author has been a leading figure of the Democratic Party for more than fifty years. From this true liberal comes a thoughtful examination of what being a Democrat really means. He admonishes current Democratic politicians for losing sight of their ideals as they subscribe...
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SAGE/CQ Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Provides information on the U.S. electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and more. Includes analysis of the campaigns for presidency as well as congressional and gubernatorial contests from the primaries through the general election; data on the candidates, winners/losers, and election returns; and coverage of campaign finance, reapportionment and redistricting.
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Brookings Institution Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Drawing on meticulous research, interviews with key figures in both parties, and years of experience, this book explores one of the most important questions in American politics-how we narrow the list of presidential candidates every four years"--
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