Texas: Same As It Ever Was?
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https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.2374-7781.2005.26.0.225-243Abstract
The 2004 presidential election in Texas was among the least contested in the country. This is not surprising given the state’s recent electoral history and the fact that George W. Bush could probably be elected king for life in his home state. Initially, we will discuss the results from the 2004 elections in Texas, examining the 2004 primary elections, the fundraising, and the general election results. Because this single election year only tells part of the story of the changes in the Texas electorate, we will also offer an historical analysis of the state’s partisan realignment as well as the reasons for this change and the extent to which this shift in the political landscape represents a long-term trend.References
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