The Road to the White House 2012

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. Party Rules and their Impact: The Legal Environment 5. Campaigning for the Nomination 6. Spring Interregnum: Consolidating Victory and Posturing for the Election. Part III: THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. 7. Organization, Strategy, and Tactics. 8. Media Politics. Part IV: THE ELECTION. 9. Understanding Presidential Elections. 10. Reforming the Electoral System. Part V: APPENDICES. A. Results of Presidential Elections, 1900-2008. B. 2008 Electoral and Popular Vote Summary. C. 2008 Electoral Vote Distribution. D. Republican and Democratic Party Conventions and Nominees, 1900-2008.