Road To White House 2009 - With Appendix - 8th edition

Stephen Wayne received his B.A. from the University of Rochester and M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. An expert on the American Presidency, he has written ten books, several in multiple editions, and over 100 articles, chapters, and book reviews. In addition to the THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE, his major works include THE LEGISLATIVE PRESIDENCY; PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP (with George C. Edwards), now in its seventh edition; a co-authored introductory text, entitled CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS; IS THIS ANY WAY TO RUN A DEMOCRATIC ELECTION?; IS THIS ANY WAY TO RUN A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT? and THE ELECTION OF THE CENTURY (with Clyde Wilcox). A Washington-based insider for 40 years, Professor Wayne is a frequently-quoted commentator on the presidency and presidential elections. He has served as President of the Presidency Research Group and The National Capital Area Political Science Association, is a member of the editorial boards of the Presidential Studies Quarterly and Congress and the Presidency, regularly lectures to international visitors, senior federal executives, and college students in the United States and abroad. Professor Wayne has testified before Congress and committees of both major political parties.

Preface. About the Author.

Part I: THE ELECTORAL ARENA.

1. Presidential Selection: A Historical Overview.

2. Campaign Finance.

3. The Political Environment.

Part II: THE NOMINATION.

4. The Race for Delegates.

5. Spring Interregnum: Consolidating Victory and Posturing for the Election.

Part III: THE CAMPAIGN.

6. Organization, Strategy, and Tactics.

7. Media Politics.

Part IV: THE ELECTION.

8. Predicting Presidential Elections.

9. Reforming the Electoral System.

Part V: APPENDICES.

A. Results of Presidential Elections, 1900-2004.

B. 2004 Electoral and Popular Vote Summary.

C. 2004 Electoral Vote Distribution.

D. Tentative Primary and Caucus Schedule, 2008.

E. Republican and Democratic Party Conventions and Nominees, 1900-2008.