Battle for the Big Sky: Representation and the Politics of Place in the Race for the US Senate

Synopsis

Battle For The Big Sky Delves Into One Of The Few Competitive Races Of The 2012 Election: The Us Senate Campaign In Montana. Author David C.w. Parker Was Granted Exceptional Access By Both Candidates Over The 21 Months Preceding The Election, Allowing Him To Tell The Story Of The Race In Rare And Fascinating Detail, While Also Exploring The Impact Of Citizens United And So-called Dark Money On The Campaign. The Montana Setting Offers Readers A View Into The Rising Political Influence Of The West, The Importance Of Place In Politics, And The Impact Of Congressional Styles And Constituent Relationships On Campaigns And Elections. Parker Skillfully Weaves Political Analysis Into His Narrative And Places The Race In The Broader Context Of Congressional Elections And The Research Literature.--publisher's Website. Why What Happened In Montana Won't Stay In Montana -- Montana: The Last, Best Place? -- Jon Tester's Creating A Buzz -- Denny Rehberg: A Man In A Hurry -- Representational Style: How Congressman Rehberg And Senator Tester Govern -- Campaigning In A Citizens United World: The Early Days Of The Race -- What Voters Know, How They Decide, And When Campaigns Matter -- The Message Matters: The Politics Of Personality And Issues -- The End Game -- Lessons Learned. David C.w. Parker, Montana State University. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.