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The Midterm: What Political Science Should Ask Now
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John J. Pitney
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December 18, 2006
The 2006 midterm has undercut some familiar assertions about contemporary electoral politics. Political analysts seem to have overstated Republican advantages in several areas: voter turnout, campaign finance, congressional apportionment, party unity, and social issues. The GOP's loss is the discipline's gain, as the election raises good questions for scholarly research.
Published Online: 2006-12-18
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