LARTS 444 The Presidential Campaign: Party Politics in the 21st Century
The Presidential Campaign introduces students to American electoral politics through prism of contemporary candidates’ efforts to win their parties’ nominations and to prepare for the looming national elections. The class will focus on the coming election, yet will do so by exploring the historical development of such campaigns: the emergence of the primary system; the changing roles of parties and media; the complex legalities of fund-raising and spending; the development of issues and issue advocacy; and the mobilization of supporters, activists, and voters.