The Constitution on the Campaign Trail

The Surprising Political Career of America's Founding Document

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• Andrew E. Busch

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Seitenzahl

328 Seiten

Lesezeit

12 Stunden

• Politikwissenschaft

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Focusing on the use of constitutional rhetoric in American elections, the book analyzes party platforms, candidate messages, debates, and ads. It reveals a significant decline in constitutional arguments since the mid-19th century, alongside a limited resurgence in recent decades. Grounded in historical research, the analysis offers insightful conclusions about the evolving role of the Constitution in political discourse, highlighting its impact on contemporary campaigning and party strategies.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback