Burton and Shea get it right. They identify the conceptual rules that typically dictate campaign strategy, note the exceptions and illustrate it all with well-chosen case studies and analysis. This book is an enjoyable must-read by two writers who blend their political and academic expertise to perfection.--Thurgood Marshall, Jr., campaign aide to former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore
Campaign Mode does an outstanding job of opening up the world of electoral politics. This thoughtful book systematically analyzes campaign strategy in congressional elections and provides real world examples to illustrate how these strategies develop. It bridges the gap between what political scientists think they know about campaigns and how these campaigns actually unfold.--Kelly D. Patterson, Brigham Young University
Campaign Mode is a pleasure to read and has something for everyone--academics, practitioners, and political junkies. Burton and Shea use a nice blend of scholarly literature and stories from the field to produce their 'rules of engagement'--rules that ring true and that candidates can ignore only at great peril. An ideal book for the classroom or just for a good read.--Thomas Holbrook, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
An interesting book for the political practitioner wanting general insights into strategic thinking in political campaign management.--Paul Baines, Middlesex University, London
Burton and Shea have written a unique book that explains how campaigns operate. By focusing attention on campaign strategy in particular, they help shed light on what, for most Americans, is a complex and mysterious process.--Stephen K. Medvic, Franklin and Marshall College