A Defining Moment: The Presidential Election of 2004: The Presidential Election of 2004

Set against the backdrop of war in Iraq, drastically altered relations with traditional U.S. allies, intense partisanship, and a national debate over moral values, the 2004 presidential campaign presented voters with a clear choice that reflected deep divisions within the country. The contributors to this book examine every aspect of this watershed election-including the strategies and tactics of the Bush and Kerry campaigns, voter turnout and policy consequences, campaign financing, and the power of incumbency. Book jacket.