This book places the 2012 election in Florida in historical context and provides an explanation for the outcome of the races involved. The book offers descriptions of the races for President, US Senate, US Congress and the Florida State Legislature as well as explanations for the outcomes of these races. The description and analysis uses empirical data on voter registration, voter turnout, and exit polls taken by major national news organizations. Voting behavior in the presidential race in Florida is compared to that in other states.
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.
The 2012 Elections in Florida is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the states changing political landscape. Crew and Anderson capture the big picture of Floridas 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
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 l3"
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