The Midterm: What Political Science Should Ask Now

Abstract

The 2006 midterm has undercut some familiar assertions about contemporary electoral politics. Political analysts seem to have overstated Republican advantages in several areas: voter turnout, campaign finance, congressional apportionment, party unity, and social issues. The GOP's loss is the discipline's gain, as the election raises good questions for scholarly research.

Recommended Citation

Pitney, John J. Jr. (2006) "The Midterm: What Political Science Should Ask Now," The Forum: Vol. 4 : Iss. 3, Article 2.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol4/iss3/art2