The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Presidential Election

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Rowman & Littlefield, 2001 - 283 pages
In The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Presidential Election, James Ceaser and Andrew Busch continue their study of national elections and their broader implications for American politics and society. With groundbreaking research of electoral politics and penetrating discussions of divided government, independent candidates, party platforms, realignment theory, the electoral college, and campaign strategies, Ceaser and Busch attempt to make sense of the 2000 presidential election. By separating myth from fact in presidential contests and by emphasizing the significance of frequently overlooked issues, such as foreign policy, this book is essential reading for courses in American Government, Campaigns and Elections, and Presidential Politics, as well as for any American interested in the real and lasting importance of the 2000 elections. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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The Politics of the Perfect Tie
17
The Invisible Primary The Marathon Begins
49
The Party Nominations The ThreeWay Race
77
The Interregnum The Four Faces of Al Gore
109
The Final Election Campaign Roller Coaster
133
The Postelection Campaign Bush v Gore
171
Congressional and State Elections
213
Electoral Reform
241
The 2000 Election Vote
265
Index
269
About the Authors
281
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