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Cases in Congressional Campaigns
Riding the Wave, 2nd Edition
After Barack Obama’s historic 2008 victory, Democrats were riding high. But a number of tough fights on policy initiatives, coupled with an economy struggling to recover, put Democrats in a difficult position leading up to the 2010 congressional elections. With nearly all the electoral gains...
Published August 14th 2011 by Routledge
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Cases in Congressional Campaigns
Incumbents Playing Defense
During the 2008 elections, nowhere was change more anticipated than in the House and Senate. Going into Election Day, most analysts predicted a large majority of Democratic wins in both chambers. However, while many Republicans lost and Democrats came away with a clear majority, some of the most...
Published December 15th 2009 by Routledge