Jimmy Carter and the birth of the marathon media campaign /

With the rise of Jimmy Carter, a former Georgia governor and a relative newcomer to national politics, the 1976 presidential election proved a transformative moment in American history, heralding a change in terms of how candidates run for public office and how the news media cover their campaigns....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roessner, Amber, 1980- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2020]
Series:Media & public affairs.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Time's "Miracle" Man
  • Introducing Jimmy Who: (De)Constructing Showbiz Politics
  • Post-Reform Blueprint for the Marathon Campaign
  • Rockin', Down-Home, Grassroots Media Campaign and the (In)visible Primaries
  • Man to Beat: Antiestablishment Underdog Exploits Horse Race Bias
  • Front-Running Dark Horse Encounters Resistance
  • Party Redeemer Choreographs Made-for-Television "Love-In"
  • The Battle to Control the New South Nominee's Narrative
  • Lusting in My Heart for Jack Kennedy and Bob Woodward
  • Contesting Opponents, Debating the Future, and Resisting Malaise
  • Conclusion: The President versus the News Media-Who'll Win?
  • Epilogue: From "Lust in My Heart" to "Grab 'em by the Pussy."