election

Provides a political analysis of the 2004 election season, focusing on the presidential race between George W. Bush and John Kerry, with discussion of the theories behind events and outcomes, charts and statistics, and a look at the House and Senate races.

The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the election of Pope Benedict XVI, and describes the direction he will take the Catholic Church and the impact he will have around the world.

Argues that illegal maneuvers by Republicans robbed the 1876 presidential election from New York democrat Samuel J. Tilden and gave it to Rutherford B. Hayes; and discusses the election's effect on race relations.

Examines the political theories of Abraham Lincoln and discusses the legacy of his presidential term.

Analyzes dozens of presidential campaign commercials according to the truth-in-advertising standards imposed on product commercials and discusses how presidents and presidential candidates use television.

A study of the electoral college system in the United States, discussing how it was created, how well it has worked in history, what has happened in crisis elections, how the system works, and other issues related to the controversial process of choosing a president.

An overview of how presidents are selected in the United States and why the system works as it does, discussing the nomination process, conventions, elections, and finances, and including coverage of congressional campaigns.