The 2012 Elections in Florida

Obama Wins and Democrats Make Strides in Downticket Races

By (author) Robert E. Crew, Mary Ruggiero Anderson

Paperback - £25.00

Publication date:

19 November 2015

Length of book:

132 pages

Publisher

UPA

ISBN-13: 9780761866916

This book places the 2012 election in Florida in historical context and provides an explanation for the outcome of the races involved. The book offers descriptions of the races for President, US Senate, US Congress and the Florida State Legislature as well as explanations for the outcomes of these races. The description and analysis uses empirical data on voter registration, voter turnout, and exit polls taken by major national news organizations. Voting behavior in the presidential race in Florida is compared to that in other states.
The 2012 Elections in Florida is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the state’s changing political landscape. Crew and Anderson capture the big picture of Florida’s political dynamics in 2012 while also marshalling much data to support their observations and illustrate important trends. Florida is the third largest state in the nation population-wise, a key swing state in presidential elections, and a kaleidoscope of distinct but shifting constituencies. If you want to understand Florida politics today, you must read this book.