Second Verse, Same as the First: The 2012 Presidential Election in the South - Tapa blanda

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Scott E. Buchanan is associate professor of political science at The Citadel, USA. He is the author of Some of the People Who Ate My Barbecue Didn’t Vote for Me: The Life of Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin.

Branwell Dubose Kapeluck is associate professor of political science at The Citadel, USA, and co-editor of A Paler Shade of Red: The 2008 Presidential Election in the South

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"Second Verse, Same as the First" is a volume of essays covering the 2012 election as it played out in the eleven former states of the Confederacy. The essays are organized by state and emphasize the presidential campaign, but each state chapter also includes analysis on notable congressional races and important patterns at the state level. Interesting patterns in the South and their implications for the balance of power between the two major parties are analyzed. Additional chapters cover the issues that dominated voter decision making and the nomination process. "Second Verse, Same as the First" is a necessity for academics, journalists, and political enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary changes in southern electoral politics.

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