political campaigns

A guide to winning a local election that offers information on planning and organizing a campaign, provides marketing tips, and discusses running as an independent candidate and financial reporting.

McCain, one of the Republican party's most outspoken--and well-known--young members writes about her experiences on the presidential campaign trail with her father, John McCain, how the party has veered so far off track, and why she is still a Republican.

Discusses how interest groups have influenced American politics and explains how they can help control the outcome of political elections, including the presidential race.

Third-generation Japanese-American Ken Yamaoka studied at Yale, fought in Vietnam, and has been a Senator for several terms. Now, he's seeking the 2000 Democratic nomination for President. Journalist Takashi Jo joins the candidate's entourage to cover the campaign.

Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.

Provides an overview of campaign and election reform and law since 2000; explores the history of the electoral system; traces the development of voting technology; compares the voting system of the United States to the systems of other democracies; and discusses other related topics.

Offers a comprehensive overview of political campaigns in America throughout history, discussing how campaigns work, what governs them, how people can get involved in campaigns, and their role in American history.