Parker, David C. W., 1973-

The power of money in Congressional campaigns, 1880-2006 / David C.W. Parker. - Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, c2008. - xiv, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Congressional studies series ; v. 6 .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Wisconsin.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-270) and index.

The puzzle -- The resource theory of campaigns -- Pomp, circumstance, and rationality in late-nineteenth-century Congressional campaigns -- Resources, the new media, and the race for the U.S. Senate, 1940-1960 -- FECA and national party resurgence -- Resources, strategies, and voter perceptions -- Resources rule.

9780806139036 (hardcover : alk. paper) 080613903X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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United States. Congress --Elections--History.
Etats-Unis. Congress --Elections--Histoire.


Campaign funds--History.--United States
Caisses electorales--Histoire.--Etats-Unis

JK 1991 / P238p 2008

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