Presidential candidates focus now on “swing states.” That term barely existed 25 years ago. Campaigns have consequences. The president has fewer friends and favors he can call on in those uncontested red states.
Campaign Efficiency Curbs Presidential Power
July 14th, 2011 No Comments
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