Citizen's Guide to Presidential Nominations

<p>This concise and coherent <i>Citizen's Guide</i> examines who has power in presidential nominations and how this affects who we as citizens choose to nominate and ultimately to sit in the Oval Office. Political scientist Wayne Steger defines the nominating system as a tension between an insider game and an outsider game depending on the unity and participation of the political party activists and officials and the presidential aspirants who decide run. Either party insiders unify early behind a candidate effectively deciding the nominee before anyone casts a vote or they are divided and the nomination is determined by citizens in the caucuses and primaries. By clearly addressing the key issues past and present of presidential nominations Steger's guide will be informative relevant and accessible for students and general readers alike.</p>