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The American voter

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The "The American Voter" as mentioned in this paper is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960, and is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication.
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Here is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960. It is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication. No single study matches the study of "The American Voter."

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Political Awareness, Opinion Constraint and the Stability of Ideological Positions:

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The Electoral Influence of Party Leader Images in Australia and New Zealand

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Reassessing Proximity Voting: Expertise, Party, and Choice in Congressional Elections

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Character Counts? Honesty and Fairness in Election 2000

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What is the Difference between a Hockey Mom and a Pit Bull? Presentations of Palin and Gender Stereotypes in the 2008 Presidential Election

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