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David M. O'Brien

Paul C. Light

David B. Magleby

Tom Cronin

J. W. Peltason

Govt by Peop Brief Updated and Pol Sci 1Srch Pk

Kelly D. Patterson

Just in time for the coming election year, this book looks at the changing of the guard in 2006 and speculates on where the system may be heading in 2008. It provides an in-depth examination of the ways in which candidates, interest groups, and parties perceived their opportunities and allocated their campaign resources during the midterm elections. The role of money, which was influenced by campaign finance reform, is a special focus in this book. The theme of political scandal has frequently raised concerns that Republican leadership had become a "culture of corruption" that had flourished under their watch, which is also addressed in this book. The war in Iraq, however, may be the most important factor-not only in the 2006 battle for Congress, but for the 2008 battle for the White House as well.

Iraq, Scandal, and Campaign Finance in the 2006 Election

Battle for Congress

Jay Goodliffe

Joseph A. Olsen

Utilizing surveys of Obama, McCain, and Romney donors, the authors explore the question: Who donates to presidential campaigns?

The Importance of Message, Messenger, Medium, and Structure

Who Donates in Campaigns?

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