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INTRODUCTION
POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE UNITED STATES
By John F. Bibby
Historically two major parties have dominated American politics. Why does the U.S. system make it so challenging for third parties?
BECOMING A PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
By Stephen J. Wayne
The long campaign begins in state-by-state primaries and caucuses, and the field narrows to two finalists at the national conventions.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE: AN INTERVIEW WITH DANNY McDONALD
By Stuart Gorin
A Federal Election Commission member explains the law that supports and regulates U.S. candidates’ spending in elections.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2000: AN INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS MANN
By Paul Malamud
The state of American politics today - the issues, the parties, the process, and the forces at play as a presidential election approaches.
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CONTENTS
Executive Editor: George Clack
Editor: Rosalie Targonski
Art Director: Thaddeus A. Miksinski, Jr.
Photo Editor: Maggie Johnson Sliker
Contributing Editors:
Stuart Gorin
Kathleen Hug
Paul Malamud
Barbara Sanders
Internet Design: Barbara Long
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CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS
By John Aldrich
The 2000 elections could mean significant shifts in both Congress and American policy.
PUBLIC-OPINION POLLING
By F. Christopher Arterton
Candidates use survey techniques to determine what is important to voters and to craft a strategy that appeals to them.
THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA
By Stephen Ansolabehere
Candidates’ ability to use the media effectively, particularly television, can have a powerful impact on their chances of winning the election.
IN BRIEF:
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
A PRIMER ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE
CAMPAIGN 2000 CALENDAR
POLITICAL LEXICON
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT U.S. ELECTIONS
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