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OverviewThe 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. Consistently, though, the West has been largely ignored by presidential candidates who remain uninterested in the few electoral votes to be won in the region. The 2008 presidential election, however, demonstrated that such an attitude towards western states appears to be shifting, as are the dynamics of the presidential primary system as a whole. As western populations have increased, so too has the political clout of the region.The Rise of the West in Presidential Elections explores the changing role of the region in national elections. The prominence of Nevada as an early caucus state and Denver acting as the host city of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, as well as increased candidate visitation and media expenditure, point to the rising importance of the region, an importance that political candidates will increasingly need to recognize. The book examines the political advantages and barriers to the creation of a regional primary for western states, a move that could further change the influence of the West on the national agenda and highlight western issues and values. The contributors to The Rise of the West in Presidential Elections analyze the process of nominating presidential candidates, review the issues that make western states a united region unique in the political process, and explore the changing political dynamics in the nation that enable these changes. The book will be of interest to every citizen looking to learn more about the primary process, as well as to the political junkie more focused on the nuances of political maneuvering between states jockeying for position at the front of the election process. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer Robinson , W David PattonPublisher: University of Utah Press,U.S. Imprint: University of Utah Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.10cm Weight: 0.374kg ISBN: 9780874809589ISBN 10: 0874809584 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 30 November 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe combination of articles and symposium transcripts provides significant and persuasive information and analysis. The book is quite accessible to general readers, and anyone with a fascination for politics, which the media certainly encourages, should find this interesting reading. --Paul Biderman, Director, Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law <p> The combination of articles and symposium transcripts provides significant and persuasive information and analysis. The book is quite accessible to general readers, and anyone with a fascination for politics, which the media certainly encourages, should find this interesting reading. --Paul Biderman, Director, Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law<br> The combination of articles and symposium transcripts provides significant and persuasive information and analysis. The book is quite accessible to general readers, and anyone with a fascination for politics, which the media certainly encourages, should find this interesting reading. Paul Biderman, Director, Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law Author InformationJennifer L. Robinson is associate director for the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the University of Utah. She is co-author of Native Vote: American Indians, the Voting Rights Act, and the Right to Vote. W. David Patton is deputy director of operations for the Utah Department of Health. He has served as director for the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the University of Utah, as a special advisor to Utah Governor John Huntsman Jr.'s Gubernatorial Transition Team, and as executive director of the Utah Policy Partnership. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |