Defying the Odds : The 2016 Elections and American Politics

Bitterness and joy, outrage and satisfaction, shame and pride, escapes to safe places and displays of celebration—these were just a few of the conflicting reactions that greeted the election of Donald Trump. One point lays beyond dispute: Donald Trump defied the odds, whether set by bookmakers or political pundits, or pollstrers . In this book—as they have for every presidential election since 1992—James Ceaser, Andrew Busch, and John Pitney revisit the race for the presidency and congressional and state elections through the short lens of politics today and the long lens of American political history. At the core of the 2016 election, they seek to understand and explain the different reasons for Donald Trump’s success at each stage of the campaign. With its keen insights into the issues and events that drove the 2016 election , Defying the Odds will be an invaluable resource for students and all political observers seeking to understand an election that was decades in the making and will continue to resonate throughout American politics for many years to come. Previous books in the series After Hope and Change: The 2012 Elections and American Politics, Post 2014 Election Update Epic Journey: The 2008 Elections and American Politics Red Over Blue: The 2004 Elections and American Politics The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Presidential Election Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics Bitterness and joy, outrage and satisfaction, shame and pride, escapes to safe places and displays of celebrationthese were just a few of the conflicting reactions that greeted the election of Donald Trump. One point lays beyond dispute: Donald Trump defied the odds, whether set by bookmakers or political pundits, or pollsters. In this bookas they have for every presidential election since 1992James Ceaser, Andrew Busch, and John Pitney Jr. revisit the race for the presidency and congressional and state elections through the short lens of politics today and the long lens of American political history. At the core of the 2016 election, they seek to understand and explain the different reasons for Donald Trumps success at each stage of the campaign. With its keen insights into the issues and events that drove the 2016 election, Defying the Odds will be an invaluable resource for students and all political observers seeking to understand an election that was decades in the making and will continue to resonate throughout American politics for many years to come. Bitterness And Joy, Outrage And Satisfaction, Shame And Pride, Escapes To Safe Places And Displays Of Celebration - These Were Just A Few Of The Conflicting Reactions That Greeted The Election Of Donald Trump. One Point, However, Is Beyond Dispute: Donald Trump Defied The Odds, Whether Set By Bookmakers, Political Pundits, Or Even Pollsters. In This Book [the Authors] Review The Race For The Presidency And Congressional And State Elections Through The Short Lens Of Politics Today And The Long Lens Of American Political History. At The Core Of The 2016 Election, They Seek To Understand And Explain The Different Reasons For Trump's Success At Each Stage Of The Campaign.--back Cover. Twenty-four Years Later: 1992 And 2016 -- From Little Rock To Chappaqua: The Democratic Nomination Contest -- Trumped: The Republican Nomination Contest -- Race To The Bottom: The General Election -- Red Down The Ballot: Congressional And State Elections -- Aftermath And Future. James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, And John J. Pitney Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. As They Have Every Four Years Since 1992, James W. Ceaser And Andrew E. Busch--joined In 2008 By John J. Pitney Jr.--once Again Provide The Most Comprehensive, Authoritative, And Concise Account Of The National Election, Including The Presidential Nomination Process And Election And Congressional Elections.