"At the end of the twentieth century, the state government of Oregon was routinely entangled in intense partisan conflict, with opposing sides waging bitter battles in elections, the legislature, and the courts. Many of the most important state laws -- such as Measure 5, which capped property taxes -- were decided through the initiative process rather than by lawmakers in Salem. As the twenty-first century began, this political dynamic ..."
"In the1996 presidential election, voters stayed away from the polls in record numbers. This volume of original essays by leading political scientists and media scholars examines the nature of political disengagement among the public and offers concrete solutions for how the government and media can stimulate public engagement in the political process. Among recommendations are more public deliberation, media responsibility, and campaign ..."
"As the twenty-first century began, this political dynamic began to shift. Partisan conflict in the capitol grew less rancorous, legislative gridlock eased, and ballot initiatives lost their central role in defining Oregon politics."
Voting in America [3 volumes] by Morgan E. Felchner 758 Pages, Published 2008 by Bloomsbury Publishing Usa ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99805-9, ISBN: 0-275-99805-3
The Campaign Manager(5th Edition) Running and Winning Local Elections by Catherine Shaw Paperback, 440 Pages, Published 2014 by Westview Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4863-6, ISBN: 0-8133-4863-3
Elephant's Edge The Republicans as a Ruling Party: The Republicans as a Ruling Party by Andrew J. Taylor 336 Pages, Published 2005 by Abc-Clio ISBN-13: 978-0-313-04295-9, ISBN: 0-313-04295-0