Modern Political Campaigns
How Professionalism, Technology, and Speed Have Revolutionized Elections
Author: Michael D. Cohen
Modern Political Campaigns brings together academic and practical considerations to help understand how professionalism, technology, and speed have revolutionized elections, creating more voter-centric races for public office. Cohen's masterclass overview will appeal to students and political activists interested in working in political campaigns.
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Modern Political Campaigns brings together academic and practical considerations to help understand how professionalism, technology, and speed have revolutionized elections, creating more voter-centric races for public office. Cohen's masterclass overview will appeal to students and political activists interested in working in political campaigns.
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Modern Political Campaigns brings together academic and practical considerations to help understand how professionalism, technology, and speed have revolutionized elections, creating more voter-centric races for public office. Cohen’s masterclass overview will appeal to students and political activists interested in working in political campaigns.
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Modern Political Campaigns stands out as a strong foundation for anyone looking to start their career in politics, offering an excellent preview of how campaigns actually work. Cohen explains in detail how technology and data have revolutionized modern campaigns, from the role of voter files to his vision of the emerging AI revolution. His practical insights make this a guide invaluable for understanding the modern political landscape.-- "Caitlin Huxley, Campaign Strategist & Author"
In this fully updated second edition, Modern Political Campaigns takes readers behind the scenes of how elections are won and lost in today's ever-evolving political landscape. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Dr. Cohen blends engaging examples, thought-provoking workshops, and practical guidance to explore the transformation of campaigns into highly specialized and professionalized efforts.
With new insights into the role of technology--including the AI revolution--this edition is both a classroom favorite and a must-read for aspiring candidates, campaigners, and anyone passionate about politics. From the "why" to the "how," this book is an essential guide to mastering the art and science of modern campaigning.-- "Suzanne M. Robbins, University of Florida"
Michael Cohen's Modern Political Campaigns is essential reading not only for the aspiring political practitioner but for anyone who wants to understand how the electoral victories that shape the course of American history actually come together. From television to grassroots organizing to emerging fields like AI, Cohen shines a light on the dark corners of campaign headquarters to demystify a vitally important yet seldom understood part of how democracy works.-- "Patrick Ruffini, Republican pollster and political strategist"
About the Author
Michael D. Cohen, PhD, is CEO of Cohen Research Group, a political, public affairs, and corporate research firm. He publishes the award-winning Congress in Your Pocket suite of mobile apps and teaches college courses on political campaigns, research methods, digital strategy, and public policy in Washington, DC.
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