Presidential Elections 1789 2004

From George Washington's unanimous election to the presidency in 1789 to George W. Bush's reelection in 2004, this book combines detailed factual information on and analysis of more than 200 years of presidential contents.

They Also Ran discusses all of the United States Presidential Elections from 1789 to 2004. Includes a short description of the major issues, the nominees in each of the campaigns, biographies of the losing candidates and some reasons why they lost.

This comprehensive resource explains with detail and clarity the evolution of presidential elections. Now updated to include full coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, the book illustrates the means by which the president is elected—including the complexities of the Electoral College system. Readers will find information on: Who runs for president and how the process works from primaries to inauguration The contests held for every presidential election from 1789 to 2008 The impact of the primary and caucus systems Popular and electoral votes for all presidents from 1789 to 2008 The role of the Electoral College and related political debates A biographical directory of U.S. presidential and vice-presidential candidates Enhanced with data tables, maps, portraits of candidates, political cartoons, and other illustrations, this unique volume brings to life the history and processes behind presidential elections for a wide range of readers. Priced affordably with limited budgets in mind, this updated edition of Presidential Elections 1789-2008 will become an essential part of public, academic, and high school library collections.

From Washington to Obama, the single best source on U.S. presidential elections

The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are the essential guide to the study of American political life in the 21st Century. With engaging contributions from the major figures in the field The Oxford Handbook of American Elections and Political Behavior provides the key point of reference for anyone working in American Politics today

The election of a president is one of the most important events in American politics. While the concept is the same, the process of electing presidents has changed considerably since George Washington became the first president of the United States: polit

Introduces the role of the executive branch, summarizes key ideas and topics, and collects primary source documents including cartoons, photographs, speeches, and amendments.