Celebrities in American elections : case studies in celebrity politics /

The author explains why entertainment celebrities win and lose elections in the United States. Celebrities have the talent, fame and resources to succeed in politics, but they often lose when the political environment is not favorable to their candidacy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Longoria, Richard T., 1977- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2022].
Subjects:	Political candidates > United States > Public opinion > Case studies. Celebrities > Political activity > United States > History > Case studies. Entertainers > Political activity > United States > Case studies. Politics and culture > United States > Case studies.

Description
Summary:	The author explains why entertainment celebrities win and lose elections in the United States. Celebrities have the talent, fame and resources to succeed in politics, but they often lose when the political environment is not favorable to their candidacy.
Physical Description:	ix, 245 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-223) and index.
ISBN:	9781666923155 166692315X