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The introduction is written by Larry J. Sabato. Alan Abramowitz - renown scholar and author of five previous books and dozens of articles on elections and political parties - looks back and offers trenchant analysis of everything that made the 2008 elections historic: the political environment (war, economic crisis, administration in turmoil), the nominations, the conventions, the vice-presidential picks, the campaigns, and the results!This brief supplement is designed to fit easily into any course syllabus that the 2008 elections are discussed. It offers accessible and detailed analysis of all aspects of the historic 2008 elections. Alan Abramowitz is an esteemed scholar and expert on elections and political parties. He examines the context in which the elections ensued and how the campaigns started, evolved, and finished.
Contents
I. The Political Environment (pp. 1-5)A. An Economy in CrisisB. An Administration in TurmoilC. A Nation at WarD. A Deeply Discontented Electorate1. Public Opinion on the President, the Economy, and the War2. Republican Losses in 2006 Midterm Elections3. Shifting Opinions of the Parties (Figure 1: Party Identification in the U.S. Electorate, 2004-2008)II. The Presidential Nominations (pp. 6-25)A. The Calendar: Frontloading with a VengeanceB. The Candidates1. The Republicans: No Incumbent and No Clear Favorite2. The Democrats: Hillary vs. the FieldC. The Early Contests: Winnowing the Field1. The Iowa Caucuses2. The New Hampshire Primary3. The South Carolina PrimaryD. Super Tuesday1. The Republicans: McCain Emerges as the Clear Favorite2. The Democrats: A Two Person RaceE. After Super Tuesday1. McCain Locks up the Nomination2. Hillary Falters, Obama Takes the LeadF. The Democratic Endgame1. Hillary's Comeback: Too Little, Too Late2. Nagging Questions about Florida and MichiganG. How They Did It1. McCain vs. a Divided Conservative Field2. Obama Outmaneuvers the Clinton Machine3. The Impact of Rules, Demographics, and MoneyH. The Enthusiasm Gap (Table 1: Turnout in Super Tuesday Primaries)III. The Vice-Presidential Candidates and National Conventions (pp. 26-30)A. The Democrats1. Obama Plays it Safe with Biden2. The Democratic Convention: Healing the Wounds and Uniting the PartyB. The Republicans1. McCain Gambles on Palin2. The Republican Convention: After the StormIV. The General Election Campaigns (pp. 31-50)A. The Money Game (Table 2: Fundraising by Presidential Candidates and (National Party Committees)B. The Messages1. Change vs. Change2. Negative Ads and Scare Tactics3. The 527 CampaignC. Voter Mobilization D. The DebatesE. The Race to the Finish LineF. The Results1. Turnout2. The Popular Vote (Table 3: The National Popular Vote)3. The Electoral Vote (Figure 2: The 2008 Electoral Map)V. Explaining the ResultsA. The Changing Demographic and Partisan Composition of the Electorate (Table 4: The Composition of the Electorate in 2008 vs. 2004)B. Group Voting Patterns: Race, Gender, Age, Marital Status, Region, Religion, etc. (Table 5: Group Voting Patterns in 2008 vs. 2004)C.Political Attitudes and the Vote: Partisanship, Ideology, Presidential Approval, Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues (Table 6: Political Attitudes and the Vote in 2008)D. Evaluations of the CandidatesVI. The Congressional Elections (pp. 51-60)A. The House Elections1. Competition in House Electionsa. Vulnerable Incumbentsb. Open Seats2. The ResultsB. The Senate Elections1. Republican vs. Democratic Seats2. Vulnerable Incumbents3. Open Seats 4. The ResultsVII. What Comes Next (pp. 61-65)
