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The Keys to the White House Allan J. Lichtman

The Keys to the White House By Allan J. Lichtman

The Keys to the White House by Allan J. Lichtman

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Prominent political analyst and historian Lichtman presents thirteen historical factors, or 'keys' that have successfully predicted the outcome of presidential elections from 1860 to 2004. Read this book not only for a surprising look at the electoral process, but also for tips on calling the election in 2008.

The Keys to the White House Summary

The Keys to the White House: A Surefire Guide to Predicting the Next President by Allan J. Lichtman

With The Keys to the White House, average citizens are giving the pollsters and pundits a run for their money. In this book prominent political analyst and historian Allan J. Lichtman presents thirteen historical factors, or keys (four political, seven performance, and two personality), that determine the outcome of presidential elections. In the chronological, successful application of these keys to every election since 1860-including the 2000 election where Al Gore was predicted to and did indeed win the popular vote, and the 2004 contest for Bush's reelection-Lichtman dispels much of the mystery behind electoral politics and challenges many traditional assumptions. Scholars of the electoral process, their students, and general readers who want to get a head-start on calling Decision 2008 should not miss this book.

The Keys to the White House Reviews

Do me a favor. Don't read this book. Because if you do, it could put all of us pundits and political consultants out of business. Allan Lichtman has some nerve, revealing our trade secrets to the great unwashed public. Including the biggest secret of all, which is that the presidential vote is simple, rational, and highly predictable. -- William Schneider, Political Analyst, CNN
For generations, politicians, pundits, and poll-takers have been seeking their version of the Holy Grail-a surefire, guaranteed way to predict presidential elections well ahead of time. It may have been found in this book. -- David Broder
If you're into American presidential politics, The Keys to the White House is a must, and fun, read. * Toronto Sun *
Of the hundreds of books written about presidential elections, one of the best is Allan J. Lichtman's The Keys to the White House. * Roll Call *
This is a must book for political junkies who want to answer one important question about any campaign: Who's going to win? * Baltimore Sun *
Of the hundreds of books written about presidential elections, one of the best is Allan J. Lichtman's The Keys to the White House. * Roll Call *

About Allan J. Lichtman

Allan J. Lichtman is professor of American history at American University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Logic of the Keys: How Presidential Elections Really Work Chapter 2 Turning the Keys to the Presidency Chapter 3 Civil War and Reconstruction Chapter 4 The Gilded Age Chapter 5 Rise and Fall of Progressivism Chapter 6 Depression, War, and Cold War Chapter 7 New Directions, War, and Scandal Chapter 8 The Reagan Revolution Chapter 9 A False Dawn for Democrats Chapter 10 Lessons of the Keys: Toward a New Presidential Politics

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NLS9780739112656
9780739112656
0739112651
The Keys to the White House: A Surefire Guide to Predicting the Next President by Allan J. Lichtman
Allan J. Lichtman
New
Paperback
Lexington Books
2005-11-16
208
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