Primary Elections In The United States

Author : Shigeo Hirano
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107080592
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Non-Presidential Primary Elections written by Shigeo Hirano and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the most comprehensive empirical evaluation of primaries, demonstrating their importance in the US political system.

Author : Robert G. Boatright
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134841779
Total Pages : 949 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Primary Elections written by Robert G. Boatright and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primary elections have been used for the past century for most U.S. elective offices and their popularity is growing in other nations as well. In some circumstances, primaries ensure that citizens have a say in elections and test the skills of candidates before they get to the general election. Yet primaries are often criticized for increasing the cost of elections, for producing ideologically extreme candidates, and for denying voters the opportunity to choose candidates whose appeal transcends partisanship. Few such arguments have, however, been rigorously tested. This innovative Handbook evaluates many of the claims, positive and negative, that have been made about primaries. It is organized into six sections, covering the origins of primary elections; primary voters; US presidential primaries; US subpresidential primaries; primaries in other parts of the world; and reform proposals. The Routledge Handbook of Primary Elections is an important research tool for scholars, a resource guide for students, and a source of ideas for those who seek to modify the electoral process.

Author : Shigeo Hirano
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108666248
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primary Elections in the United States written by Shigeo Hirano and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The direct primary stands as one of the most significant and distinctive political reforms of the Progressive era in American history. In this book, the authors provide the most comprehensive treatment available on the topic and utilize new data on election outcomes, candidate backgrounds, incumbent performance and behavior, newspaper endorsements, and voters' preferences. They begin by studying whether primary elections have achieved the goals set by progressive reformers when they were first introduced over a century ago. They then evaluate the key roles these elections have played in the US electoral systems, such as injecting electoral competition into the regions that are dominated by one of the two major parties, helping select relatively qualified candidates for office, and, in some cases, holding incumbents accountable for their performance. They conclude with studying the degree to which primaries are responsible for the current, highly polarized environment. Anyone interested in US primary elections, US political history, or electoral institutions more generally should read this book.

Author : Elaine C. Kamarck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780815735274
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primary Politics written by Elaine C. Kamarck and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explores one of the most important questions in American politics--how we narrow the list of presidential candidates every four years. Focuses on how presidential candidates have sought to alter the rules in their favor and how their failures and successes have led to even more change"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Charles Edward Merriam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primary Elections written by Charles Edward Merriam and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
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Author : Rhodes Cook
Publisher : C Q Press Library Reference
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book United States Presidential Primary Elections, 1968-1996 written by Rhodes Cook and published by C Q Press Library Reference. This book was released on 2000 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a record of voting data in easy-to-use format. From the compilation of data organized by county and state emerges a picture of voting behaviour and political trends. The material also sheds light on voting habits of different parties and regions.

Author : Robert G. Boatright
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317806018
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Congressional Primary Elections written by Robert G. Boatright and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congressional primaries are increasingly being blamed for polarization and gridlock in Congress. Most American states adopted congressional primaries during the first decades of the 20th century as a means of breaking the hold of political "bosses" on the nomination of candidates. Yet now, many contend that primaries have become a means by which the most dedicated party activists choose candidates unrepresentative of the electorate, and so general election voters are forced to choose between two ideologically extreme candidates. Consequently, there have been recent instances in both parties where nominees were chosen who were clearly not preferred by party leaders, and who arguably lost elections that their parties should have won. This book is the first to focus solely upon congressional primary elections, and to do so for a student readership. Boatright organizes his text around the contention that there are important differences between types of primaries, and these differences prevent us from making blanket statements about primary competition. He focuses on explanations of two sources of difference: differences in electoral structure and differences brought about by the presence or absence of an incumbent seeking reelection. The first three chapters introduce these differences, explore how they came to exist, and outline some of the strategic considerations for candidates, parties, interest groups, and voters in primary elections. The subsequent four chapters explore different types of primary elections, and the final chapter evaluates actual and proposed primary reforms. Congressional Primary Elections is the first book to provide a history and analysis of congressional primary elections and will serve as a crucial part of courses on political parties and campaigns and elections. The book gives students the tools for understanding arguments for and against the reform of primary elections and for understanding the differences between types of primaries.

Author : Charles Edward Merriam
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781017531701
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Primary Elections: A Study of the History and Tendencies of Primary Election Legislation written by Charles Edward Merriam and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Louise I. Gerdes
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 0737768649
Total Pages : 113 pages
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Download or read book Super PACs written by Louise I. Gerdes and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs. Its ruling said that it is okay for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want in advertising and other methods to convince people to vote for or against a candidate. This book provides a wide range of opinions on the issue. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.