Political Science 3300     
The American Presidency       Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Choosing the President

4. The General Election

 

    a. The Electoral College

 

 

    b. Turnout   

 

   

    c. The voters' choice

 

 

    d. Realignment and Party coalitions: Is 2008 a Realigning Election?

 

 

 

5. The Permanent Campaign and the Public Spectacle

 

 

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The Public Presidency    

  

1. Presidents and public opinion: opportunities and constraints

 

 

 

 

2. Presidential efforts to shape public opinion