From the Publisher
“The American presidency spans more than two centuries, and 43 quite different men have occupied the office. It requires extraordinary breadth and depth of knowledge to deal meaningfully with such a vast subject. Philip Abbott, a distinguished scholar in several subjects, is well-equipped to do so as he demonstrates so clearly here.”—Max J. Skidmore, University of Missouri
"The editors have recruited a savvy group of authors who are highly knowledgeable of their congressional districts and states. They have produced a well written and important work that will serve the needs of students, political practitioners and the general public. If you want to know "what it takes" to run for Congress, read this book."—Anthony Joseph Eksterowicz, James Madison University
"Sean Foreman and Robert Dewhirst’s team of insightful scholars have carefully explored thirteen key House and Senate races to explain how the Republicans’ 2010 midterm landslide changed the political landscape as well as why it did not produce even more change. Everyone interested in congressional elections, from Tea Partyers to Obama Democrats, should read this book."—James E. Campbell, University at Buffalo, SUNY
"The Roads to Congress now are becoming well traveled. The second edition continues to give sound insights into congressional elections, with especially valuable microanalyses of key individual races."—Max J. Skidmore, University of Missouri-Kansas City