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Historic firsts : how symbolic empowerment changes U.S. politics /

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Election 2008 made American history, but prior campaigns paved the way, starting with the candidacies of Shirley Chisholm in 1972 and Jesse Jackson in 1984. While unsuccessful, they were significant. The present study focuses on primary contests, compelling us to think about the lasting impact of un...

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Main Author: Simien, Evelyn M., 1974- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
Chisholm, Shirley, > 1924-2005.
Jackson, Jesse, > 1941-2026.
Clinton, Hillary Rodham.
Obama, Barack.
Chisholm, Shirley, > 1924-2005
Clinton, Hillary Rodham
Jackson, Jesse, > 1941-
Obama, Barack
Presidential candidates > United States.
Women presidential candidates > United States.
African American presidential candidates.
Symbolism in politics > United States.
Presidents > United States > Election.
Candidates à la présidence > États-Unis.
Candidats à la présidence noirs américains.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Campaigns & Elections.
Political Process.
Comparative Politics.
African American presidential candidates
Presidential candidates
Presidents > Election
Symbolism in politics
Women presidential candidates
United States
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Call Number: JK528 .S55 2015
 
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