CQ Press's guide to the 2014 midterm elections /
McCutcheon, Chuck,1963-author.
"Includes coverage of House Majority Learner Eric Cantor's loss to Tea Party candidate, David Brat. Get beyond horserace coverage and help your students really understand what's going on in November ... With veteran journalist and political analyst Chuck McCutcheon's illuminating supplement, your students will benefit from the broader context and spot-on coverage he provides of, the significance of the upcoming midterm elections-both historically and for the next four years: 1) key races at the House, Senate, and gubernatorial levels and why they matter at a national level; 2) how the events of the last two years, including the government shutdown, the launch of healthcare.gov, and recent Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance will affect the election; 3) the campaign-the strategies used and how they differ from previous contests; and 4) the policy issues that are on the minds of voters and their decision-making."--Publisher's website.
2014 Midterm Elections: Democrats on the defensive -- Obama's disappointing 2013 lowers electoral prospects -- The Senate: GOP could reclaim the majority -- The House: redistricting means few contested races -- Financial contributions tilt the campaign playing feld -- Governors' races: A brighter Democratic picture -- The Democrats' dilemma in 2014 -- Looking ahead to 2016.
"Includes coverage of House Majority Learner Eric Cantor's loss to Tea Party candidate, David Brat. Get beyond horserace coverage and help your students really understand what's going on in November ... With veteran journalist and political analyst Chuck McCutcheon's illuminating supplement, your students will benefit from the broader context and spot-on coverage he provides of, the significance of the upcoming midterm elections-both historically and for the next four years: 1) key races at the House, Senate, and gubernatorial levels and why they matter at a national level; 2) how the events of the last two years, including the government shutdown, the launch of healthcare.gov, and recent Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance will affect the election; 3) the campaign-the strategies used and how they differ from previous contests; and 4) the policy issues that are on the minds of voters and their decision-making."--Publisher's website.
Elections
Tea Party movement.
Political parties