The rise of the West in presidential elections [electronic resource] / edited by Jennifer L. Robinson and W. David Patton.

"The American West is a region unique in the United States, not only for its natural landscapes and climate, but also its dynamic economy, rich culture and history, and regional identity. Each of these characteristics creates distinctive interests and issues that impact public policy in the West. Co...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Robinson, Jennifer L. (Jennifer Lynn), 1976- Patton, W. David
Language:	English
Published:	Salt Lake City : University of Utah Press, c2010.
Subjects:	Presidents > United States > Election. Elections > United States. Elections > West (U.S.) West (U.S.) > Politics and government > 21st century.
Online Access:	ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete: 2009 (Ebook Central @ Proquest)
Format:	Electronic eBook

Contents:

The ascendancy of the west in national politics / W. David Patton
Finding the west in a western primary / Daniel Levin
The 2008 presidential nomination calendar / Barbara Norrander
Lessons from the 1988 southern regional primary / Barbara Norrander
Voter decision making on the heels of Iowa and New Hampshire / Lonna Rae Atkeson
Moving the conversation west / Travis N. Ridout, Brandon Rottinghaus
The effects of moving up western states' nominating contests / Christopher C. Hull
America's new swing region / Jennifer L. Robinson.