Is This Any Way to Run a Democratic Election?

Are American elections truly democratic? Identifying the gap between the ideal of an electoral process with its actual practice, Wayne explains why a disparity exists and what should be done about it. New to this fourth edition are discussions on the use of new media in the 2008 campaigns, the future of the public campaign financing system and 527 organizations, and the impact of the 2008 primaries on future nomination contests.