A Defining Moment: The Presidential Election of 2004Set against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, drastically altered relations with traditional U.S. allies, intense partisanship, and a national debate over moral values, the 2004 presidential campaign presented voters with a clear choice that reflected deep divisions within the country. This collection analyzes this watershed election, and its likely consequences. The contributors examine every aspect of the election, including the strategies and tactics of the Bush and Kerry campaigns, voter turnout and policy consequences, campaign financing, and the power of incumbency. |
Contents
Constituencies and the Consequences of | 20 |
The Presidential Campaign and Congressional Races | 47 |
The Inevitable Unanticipated Consequences of Political | 74 |
Financing the 2004 Presidential Election | 87 |
Strategy Outcome | 108 |
Detour or New Direction? | 136 |
The 2004 Congressional Races | 161 |
Globalization Religion | 187 |
The Armageddon Election | 211 |
Armageddon Just Another Campaign or Something | 236 |
The Contributors | 251 |
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