the 2016 presidential campaign and the battle for the meaning of America Sides, John M. creator Tesler, Michael Vavreck, Lynn 1968- text bibliography nju 2018 monographic eng

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xii, 333 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Identity Crisis provides a gripping account of the campaign that appeared to break all the political rules--but in fact didn't. It takes readers from the bruising primaries to an election night whose outcome defied the predictions of the pollsters and pundits. The book shows how fundamental characteristics of the nation and its politics--the state of the economy, the Obama presidency, and the demographics of the political parties--combined with the candidates' personalities and rhetoric to produce one of the most unexpected presidencies in history. Early on, the fundamental characteristics predicted an extremely close election. And even though Trump's many controversies helped Clinton maintain a comfortable lead for most of the campaign, the prediction of a close election became reality when Americans cast their votes. Identity Crisis reveals how Trump's victory was foreshadowed by changes in the Democratic and Republican coalitions that were driven by people's racial and ethnic identities. The campaign then reinforced and exacerbated those cleavages as it focused on issues related to race, immigration, and religion. The result was an epic battle not just for the White House but about what America is and should be. Fayetteville -- "Whaddaya got?" -- Indecision -- "The Daily Donald Show" -- Hiding in plain sight -- Cracks in the ceiling -- The Trump tax -- What happened? -- The soul of a nation. John Sides, Michael Tesler, and Lynn Vavreck. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Presidents United States Election 2016 Presidentes Elecciones Estados Unidos 2016 Political campaigns United States History 21st century Campañas políticas Historia Estados Unidos Siglo XXI Elections United States Elecciones Estados Unidos Public opinion United States Opinión pública Estados Unidos American national characteristics Características nacionales estadounidenses Estados Unidos Political participation United States Participación política Estados Unidos United States Politics and government 2009-2017 United States Politics and government Estados Unidos Política y gobierno Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2009-2017 002 E 911 S568i 2018 324.973 9780691174198 (hardcover) 0691174199 (hardcover) 2018947736 14241937 BTCTA 180611 20250623103444.0 20537176 eng