ABSTRACT
Set 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |45 pages
The Context
part |137 pages
The Presidential Campaign and Congressional Races
chapter |25 pages
Political Participation in the 2004 Presidential Election
chapter |13 pages
The Inevitable Unanticipated Consequences of Political Reform
part |57 pages
Conclusions