Battle for the Big Sky: Representation and the Politics of Place in the Race for the US Senate (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781483368634)

Battle for the Big Sky delves into one of the few competitive races of the 2012 election: the US Senate campaign in Montana. Author David C.W. Parker was granted exceptional access by both candidates over the 21 months preceding the election, allowing him to tell the story of the race in rare and fascinating detail, while also exploring the impact of Citizens United and so-called "dark money" on the campaign. The Montana setting offers readers a view into the rising political influence of the West, the importance of "place" in politics, and the impact of congressional styles and constituent relationships on campaigns and elections. Parker skillfully weaves political analysis into his narrative and places the race in the broader context of congressional elections and the research literature.


Author: David C. W. Parker
ISBN-10: 1483368637
ISBN-13: 9781483368634
Publisher: CQ Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2014
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d