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The political geography of campaign finance : fundraising and contribution patterns in presidential elections, 2004-2012 /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mitchell, Joshua, 1955- (Author), Sebold, Karen (Author), Dowdle, Andrew (Author), Limbocker, Scott (Author), Stewart, Patrick A., 1966- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2015]
Subjects:
Campaign funds > United States.
Political geography.
Presidents > United States > Election > Finance.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2004.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2008.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2012.
Table of Contents:
  • The political geography of campaign contributions
  • The timing of presidential campaign contributions
  • Participation in the early financing of presidential candidates
  • A tale of two parties? Do Republicans and Democratic contenders have different geographical fundraising bases?
  • Median income : an alternative explanation for campaign contributions
  • Conclusion and discussion.