The VP Advantage: How Running Mates Influence Home State Voting in Presidential Elections

by Kyle C. Kopko and Christopher J. Devine

Book Overview

A widespread perception exists among political commentators, campaign operatives and presidential candidates that vice presidential (VP) running mates can deliver their home state's electoral votes in a presidential election. In recent elections, presidential campaigns have even changed their strategy in response to the perceived VP home state advantage. But is the advantage real? And could it decide a presidential election? In the most comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784993387
• ISBN13: 9781784993382
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"