Polls and Politics: The Dilemmas of Democracy

Polls and Politics

Polls and Politics Polls and Politics The Dilemmas of Democracy Edited by Michael A. Genovese and Matthew J. Streb STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK PRESS Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2004 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, address State University of New York Press, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12207 Production by Diane Ganeles Marketing by Michael Campochiaro Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Polls and politics : the dilemmas of democracy / edited by Michael A. Genovese and Matthew J. Streb p. cm. Based on a conference held at Loyola Marymount University in February 2002. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7914-6083-5 (alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7914-6084-3 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Democracy—United States. 2. Political participation—United States. 3. Public opinion—United States. 4. Public opinion polls. I. Genovese, Michael A. II. Streb, Matthew J. (Matthew Justin), 1974– JK1726.P653 2004 320.973—dc22 2003059024 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is dedicated to our wives, who love us, understand us, and tolerate us. To Page, with love, Matt To Gaby, with love, Michael ...