>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/16/04 10:13 AM >>> (Thomas Frank's new book "What's Wrong With Kansas" argues implicitly that the Democrats lose elections because they are identified with the wrong side of the "culture wars". <<<<<>>>>>
nah, mainstream poli sci guys christopher achen and larry bartels have much better explanation, they've convincingly shown impact of droughts, flu, shark attacks, etc. on electoral responses, for example, 1916 shark attacks (that inspired peter benchley's novel 'jaws') along new jersey beaches resulted in 10% decline from 1912 in beach town votes for woodrow wilson... michael hoover (reporting from birkenstock, i mean ann arbor, where forum on third parties this weekend includes representative of the righteously named - and no doubt - growing group, league of pissed off voters) -------------------------------------------------------------- Please Note: Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.
