Modern American political election activities

Author: Zhang Rongjian (USA)
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Since its inception in the United States, political campaigns have been a target of criticism from the American public, such as "too long," "too costly," "too disruptive," "too personal," and "too corrupt." The authors of this book, with a high degree of reflection and analysis, cast a fresh perspective on the past and present of American-style campaign politics, as well as on local issues and the overall situation. They argue that for most citizens, political campaigns reflect the status of popular culture and politics in national life. Although politics may not be the immediate concern of most people, political campaigns do draw voters' attention to candidates and issues, which is the role of campaigns in the United States. What deserves great attention is the financial and economic aspect of campaigns—they not only contribute to corruption but also consume a significant amount of candidates' time and attention. On this point, the author offers controversial yet clearly actionable reform proposals.