University Press of America
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978-0-7618-6691-6 • Paperback • November 2015 • $34.99 • (£30.00)
978-0-7618-6692-3 • eBook • November 2015 • $33.00 • (£25.00)
Robert E. Crew, Jr. is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Masters’ Program in Applied American Politics (MAAPP) at Florida State University. His research focuses on political parties and elections, Florida politics and US domestic policy.
Mary Ruggiero Anderson is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Government and World Affairs at the University of Tampa. She specializes in research on public opinion and policy including the influence of political psychology on political behavior.
List of Tables and Figures
Part I: The 2012 Presidential Election in Florida
1. An Overview
2. The Nomination Process
3. The Presidential General Election Process
4. The Presidential Election Results
5. Voting Behavior in the Presidential Election: Social Groups and the Vote
6. Issues and Candidate Perceptions
Part II: The Race for the U.S. Senate
7. The Campaign for the U.S. Senate
8. Explaining the Vote in the Senate Election
Part III: The Race for Congress
9. The Congressional Campaign
Part IV: The State Legislative Campaigns
10. The State Legislative Races
Part V: What’s Next in Politics in Florida?
11. Patterns, Trends, and the Future of Florida Politics
Works Cited
Index
The 2012 Elections in Florida is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the state’s changing political landscape. Crew and Anderson capture the big picture of Florida’s political dynamics in 2012 while also marshalling much data to support their observations and illustrate important trends. Florida is the third largest state in the nation population-wise, a key swing state in presidential elections, and a kaleidoscope of distinct but shifting constituencies. If you want to understand Florida politics today, you must read this book.
— Lance deHaven-Smith, Florida State University, Battle for Florida, Florida’s Megatrends, and Government in the Sunshine State