"These groundbreaking studies, rich with data, include chapters on: * Political parties (by Anthony Corrado, Robin Kolodny, Diana Dwyre, Raymond LaRaja) * "527" committees and interest groups (by Steve Weissman, Ruth Hassan, Robert Boatright, Michael Malbin, Mark Rozell, Clyde Wilcox) * Television ads (by Kenneth Goldstein, Michael Franz, Joel Rivlin) * The "ground war" (by David Magleby, Kelly Patterson) * Congressional politics (by ..."
"The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (formerly known as McCain-Feingold) is the most important federal campaign finance law in decades. Whether the law will achieve its intended purposes, what it will mean for the parties and interest groups, and how it will affect elections--all are hotly contested issues in news columns and courtroom depositions. This book is the first serious and dispassionate attempt to think about the effect ..."
"In the wake of Election 2000 and the Ralph Nader factor, this collection of original essays by leading political scientists examines the possibilities for and performance of minor parties in the American political system. Looking at the rise and fall of the Reform Party and the seeming upsurge in Green Party prospects, the authors present evidence and opinion about the viability of a multiparty system in the United States. New York part ..."
"This volume provides students of political parties with up-to-date information on both the state of American party organizations and controversies over how these organizations are studied. The collection focuses on new direction in party scholarship-including debates over the vitality and relevance of the two party system, the analytical usefulness of the traditional model of American parties, and the import of organizational studies."
"This volume provides students of political parties with up-to-date information on both the state of American party organizations and controversies over how these organizations are studied. The collection focuses on new direction in party scholarship-including debates over the vitality and relevance of the two party system, the analytical usefulness of the traditional model of American parties, and the import of organizational studies."
"Every four years, The State of the Parties brings readers up to date on political party action in election years and in-between. The fourth edition of this essential party primer includes: --The first report on the midterm elections of 2002 --A whole new part on national party finances --Twelve new chapters covering topics ranging from party web sites, to political consultants, to state-level party activity --Thoroughly revised anchor ..."
"Every four years, The State of the Parties brings readers up to date on party action in election years and in between. With the dual themes of polarization and innovation characterizing the new edition, this essential party primer includes: four new chapters on party resources, a greatly expanded section on public opinion, coverage of party efforts to mobilize the youth vote, thirteen new chapters covering topics ranging from the Bipart ..."
"The third edition of this best-selling collection includes over a dozen new essays and several revised chapters from earlier editions. Current coverage of national, state, and local parties includes chapters on hot topics like technology, money, and campaigns. Major party activities are presented in the context of presidential elections, legislatures, and in the courts. Minor parties - especially the Reform Party - are covered here more ..."
"For example, state party operatives (who asked to remain anonymous) explained
how nonfed- eral funds for voter mobilization were moved into "target rich" state
legislative races, which would also help the federal part of the ticket. 9.
Telephone interview with Neil Reiff (Reiff 2004). National parties cannot work
with state and local parties to raise and spend Levin funds. Moreover, Levin
funded activity cannot reference a clearly ..."
"The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (formerly known as McCain-Feingold) is the most important federal campaign finance law in decades. Whether the law will achieve its intended purposes, what it will mean for the parties and interest groups, and how it will affect elections--all are hotly contested issues in news columns and courtroom depositions. This book is the first serious and dispassionate attempt to think about the effe ..."
"In the wake of Election 2000 and the Ralph Nader factor, this collection of original essays by leading political scientists examines the possibilities for and performance of minor parties in the American political system. Looking at the rise and fall of the Reform Party and the seeming upsurge in Green Party prospects, the authors present evidence and opinion about the viability of a multiparty system in the United States. New York part ..."
"Diana Dwyre and Robin Kolodny. In. a 1998 article, we argued that the strength
of political parties in elections cannot be gauged simply in terms of contributions
or expenditures dedicated to particular campaigns, but also by the role parties
play in connecting nonparty actors to competitive candidates in an effort to secure
or maintain majority control of Congress (Kolodny and Dwyre 1998). Are political
parties still “orchestratin ..."
"Every four years, The State of the Parties brings readers up to date on party action in election years and in between. With the dual themes of polarization and innovation characterizing the new edition, this essential party primer includes: four new chapters on party resources, a greatly expanded section on public opinion, coverage of party efforts to mobilize the youth vote, thirteen new chapters covering topics ranging from the Bipart ..."
"In the wake of Ross Perot, Ralph Nader, and other "third" party and independent candidates that ran in the 1996 election, this collection of original essays by leading political scientists and third party officials is must reading for individuals interested in American politics. Multiparty Politics in America examines the roles that third parties have played in U.S. elections past and present and their prospects for the future. It prese ..."
"In the wake of Ross Perot, Ralph Nader, and other 'third' party and independent candidates that ran in the 1996 election, this collection of original essays by leading political scientists and third party officials is must reading for individuals interested in American politics. Multiparty Politics in America examines the roles that third parties have played in U.S. elections past and present and their prospects for the future. It prese ..."
"Continuing a three-decade tradition, The State of the Parties 7th edition brings together leading experts to evaluate change and continuity in American electoral politics. Political parties in America have never been more contentious and divided than they are right now. Even splits within the parties themselves have the power to elevate relatively unknown candidates to power and topple established incumbents. With sections devoted to po ..."
Limits and Loopholes The Quest for Money, Free Speech, and Fair Elections by DianaDwyre 175 Pages, Published 2007 by Cq Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4833-7120-7, ISBN: 1-4833-7120-4
"This chapter draws significantly from our book, Diana Dwyre and Victoria
FarrarMyers, Legislative Labyrinth: Congress and Campaign Finance Reform (
Washington, D.C.: CQ Press, 2001). 4. Amy Keller and Ed Henry, “Will the
Campaign Finance Reformers Finally Prevail in '98?” Roll Call, January 26, 1998
, A36. 5. Ibid. 6. 144 Congressional Record, 981 (1998). 7. Ibid. 8. McCain's
notoriety as a reformer also may have stemmed from the fac ..."
"This engaging and accessible case study&BAD:mdash;of interest to those studying Congress, the policymaking process, or campaign finance reform&BAD:mdash;analyzes the contemporary policy making process through the lens of the recent effort to enact campaign finance reform. Written by two scholars who worked in key congressional offices as APSA fellows, Legislative Labyrinth offers an insider's perspective and fascinating insights that mo ..."
"Continuing a three-decade tradition, The State of the Parties 7th edition brings together leading experts to evaluate change and continuity in American electoral politics. Political parties in America have never been more contentious and divided than they are right now. Even splits within the parties themselves have the power to elevate relatively unknown candidates to power and topple established incumbents. With sections devoted to po ..."
"Every four years, The State of the Parties brings readers up to date on political party action in election years and in-between. The fourth edition of this essential party primer includes:--The first report on the midterm elections of 2002--A whole new part on national party finances--Twelve new chapters covering topics ranging from party web sites, to political consultants, to state-level party activity--Thoroughly revised anchor chapt ..."