Reclaiming the House of the Representatives from Republicans: Case Study of Districts TX-32 and NJ-3
Reclaiming the House of the Representatives from Republicans: Case Study of Districts TX-32 and NJ-3
Author(s): Norbert TomaszewskiSubject(s): Media studies, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Politics and communication, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: political campaign; social media; midterms; endorsement;
Summary/Abstract: 2018 midterm elections in the United States allowed more ethnically and racially diverse candidates to become members of the Congress. The use of social media tools helped them to reach out to their community and get out the vote, which is especially important in Democratic campaign tactics. The article, by focusing on Colin Allred's and Andy Kim's Congressional bids, focuses on how their issue-oriented campaigns helped to mobilize the liberal voters. Furthermore, by analysing the rapidly changing demographics, it tackles the crucial question: do they mean the doom of the Republican Party?
Journal: Political Preferences
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 23
- Page Range: 37-54
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English