This book describes, explains, and reflects upon the 1996 presidential and congressional elections, devoting equal coverage to three phases of the political process: the major party nominations, the general election, and the subsequent government organization. In doing so, this study links elections and governance.

Schantz, Harvey L.

Introduction Harvey L. Schantz Chapter 1 Some Things Are Predictable: Nominating Dole, Clinton, and Perot Emmett H. Buell, Jr. Chapter 2 Congressional Nominations in 1996: Procedures, Candidates, and Electoral Patterns Harvey L. Schantz Chapter 3 The Presidential Campaign and Vote in 1996: Job Ratings of Presidents - And Electoral Success or Electoral Failure Milton C. Cummings, Jr. Chapter 4 Strategic Partisan Decisions and Blunted National Outcomes: The 1996 Senate Election Campaign and Vote Douglas B. Harris Chapter 5 Sideshows and Strategic Separations: The Impact of Presidential Year Politics on theCongressional Elections Garrison Nelson Chapter 6 The 105th Congress: The Congress of Regular Order Roger H. Davidson and Colton C. Campbell Chapter 7 Clinton's Second Transition: Historic Aspirations Amidst Divided Government: Margaret Jane Wyszomirski