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Expressive politics : issue strategies of congressional challengers / Robert G. Boatright.

Author/creator Boatright, Robert G.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoColumbus : Ohio State University Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxxiii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content Table of contents
Subject(s)
Contents Parallel histories: the incumbency advantage and electoral competition -- The rational candidate and the hopeless cause -- Incumbents and challengers compared -- "It's not like rocket science": how candidates understand public opinion -- "Like throwing golf balls against the wall": the candidates talk about issues and ideology -- "You don't know me, but here I am": candidate perceptions of party strength -- Expressive campaigning in 2000 and beyond -- Conclusions: expressive politics and invisible politics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 235-244) and index.
LCCN 2004003369
ISBN0814209432
ISBN0814209645 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0814290442 (cd-rom)

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Joyner General Stacks JK1976 .B57 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold