Presidential Swing States

by David A Schultz (Editor), Rafael Jacob (Editor), Scott L. McLean (Contribution by), Sean D. Foreman (Contribution by), Donna R. Hoffman (Contribution by)

Overview

In this new and updated volume, the contributors examine the phenomena of presidential swing states in the 2016 presidential election. They explore the reasons why some states and, now counties are the focus of candidate attention, are capable of voting for either of the major candidates, and are decisive in determining who wins the presidency.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498565868
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	06/20/2018
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	6.32(w) x 9.43(h) x 1.15(d)

About the Author

David A. Schultz is professor of political science at Hamline University. Rafael Jacob is post-doctoral fellow at the Raoul-Dandurand Chair's Center for U.S. Studies and instructor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Purple Battlegrounds: Presidential Campaign Strategies and Swing State Voters Scott L. McLean Part I: The “Classic” Swing States Chapter 2: Florida: Still the Largest Swing State Sean D. Foreman Chapter 3: Iowa: Still Swinging After All These Years Donna R. Hoffman and Christopher W. Larimer Chapter 4: New Hampshire as a Swing State Dante J. Scala Chapter 5: Nevada: A Swing State No More? Demographic and Political Change in the Silver State David F. Damore and Rebecca D. Gill Chapter 6: Ohio Sean Trende Part II: The “Recent” Swing States Chapter 7: Still Contesting Colorado? The Politics of the 2016 Election in Colorado Robert R. Preuhs, Norman Provizer, and Andrew Thangasamy Chapter 8: North Carolina: Still Swingin’ in the South Christopher A. Cooper and H. Gibbs Knotts Chapter 9: Virginia: Demography Drives the Old Dominion’s Destiny John J. McGlennon Part III: The “New-Found” Swing States Chapter 10: Michigan: Hiding Behind a Thin Blue Wall David A. Dulio and John S. Klemanski Chapter 11: Keys to the Keystone State: Pennsylvania’s Return as a Premier Swing State Rafael Jacob and Christopher Borick Chapter 12: A Blue State Turns Red: The Future of Wisconsin Politics in the Aftermath of the Surprising 2016 Election Neil Kraus and Aaron C. Weinschenk Part IV: The “Emerging” Swing States? Chapter 13: Arizona: Right of Center with Potential to Change Kate Kenski Chapter 14: The “Two Maines” in a (Potentially) New Swing State Amy Fried and James P. Melcher Chapter 15: The Loyal Blue State of Minnesota: Turning Purple David A. Schultz Chapter 16: Swing Counties in Presidential Elections David A. Schultz

Editorial Reviews

Anyone hoping to do analysis leading up to or explaining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be well served to read Schultz and Jacob’s Presidential Swing States. Though dealing with more states than the first edition, this second edition does not overemphasize the earlier work's strict (and somewhat confusing) definitions. As such, it seems clearer and serves as a road map or, better yet, a travel guide to the states that may play a determining role in the outcome of the next election. Gone from this edition is any confusion about the number of states being discussed, but added is a separate chapter that explores a number of specific, key counties that may be even more determinative of the 2020 outcome in an especially close contest.. . this edition of Presidential Swing States will be of great value for the amateur political analyst as well as the seasoned professional.

Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.

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Presidential Swing States is a spot-on insider’s guide to the outcome of what is sure to be a tumultuous 2020 presidential campaign. A few states – the swing states – will determine the winner. These states may not be the most populous, but they are the most important, and this book explains why and what to look for in each of them as the 2020 election nears.

Tom W. Rice

Anyone hoping to do analysis leading up to or explaining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be well served to read Schultz and Jacob’s Presidential Swing States. Though dealing with more states than the first edition, this second edition does not overemphasize the earlier work's strict (and somewhat confusing) definitions. As such, it seems clearer and serves as a road map or, better yet, a travel guide to the states that may play a determining role in the outcome of the next election. Gone from this edition is any confusion about the number of states being discussed, but added is a separate chapter that explores a number of specific, key counties that may be even more determinative of the 2020 outcome in an especially close contest.. . this edition of Presidential Swing States will be of great value for the amateur political analyst as well as the seasoned professional.



Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.

Choice Reviews

Presidential Swing States is a welcome addition to the scholarship on parties and elections. The highly accomplished authors of this volume will enable students, scholars and journalists to better comprehend the state of play in the ten competitive states that dominate contemporary presidential politics. Combining insightful analysis and thorough research, they shed light on the raw and disruptive partisanship that has divided the country and tested the national resolve.

Sidney M. Milkis

It's early, but the most indispensable guide to the next presidential election has arrived. Both the treasure trove of data and the analyses of state-by-state voting patterns make this the book to keep close by as the 20202 campaign begins; it might even help prevent the widespread misreading of the last one.

Jeff Greenfield

Anyone hoping to do analysis leading up to or explaining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be well served to read Schultz and Jacob’s Presidential Swing States. Though dealing with more states than the first edition, this second edition does not overemphasize the earlier work's strict (and somewhat confusing) definitions. As such, it seems clearer and serves as a road map or, better yet, a travel guide to the states that may play a determining role in the outcome of the next election. Gone from this edition is any confusion about the number of states being discussed, but added is a separate chapter that explores a number of specific, key counties that may be even more determinative of the 2020 outcome in an especially close contest.. . this edition of Presidential Swing States will be of great value for the amateur political analyst as well as the seasoned professional. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.

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