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An insider's view of the 1996 elections -- the facts, and the analysis.-- The most up-to-date, complete coverage and analysis of the '96 elections, from leading journalists and academicians.-- Covers the presidential, congressional and state elections -- including both the primaries and conventions.-- Up-to-the-minute look at the impact of money and the media.-- Includes predictions for the next four years.See How They Run: Elections of 1996 is the first comprehensive, insightful and timely review of the 1996 elections, at both the federal and state level. It includes up-to-the-minute commentary and analysis on the 1996 general election, primaries, congressional and state elections. It also provides context, describing the events leading up to the '96 election, providing much needed perspective. There is also detailed coverage of the role of the media and of campaign financing -- as well as predictions for the next four years.Contributors include Ken Bode, moderator, Washington Week in Review; Richard Cohen, National Journal; Brooks Jackson, CNN; Tom Rosensteil, Newsweek; and several leading scholars. This book is invaluable reading for all political professionals, interested citizens, political science faculty and students.