Found considerable support for the hypothesis that voters who rely on television use candidates' image characteristics to make their voting choices more than do voters who rely on newspapers. Found little support for the second hypothesis that candidates' stands on issues will play a stronger role among voters who rely on newspapers. (PD)

Catholic conservative influence on current American life is viewed from a historical perspective including their participation in major reform movements since the Civil War. Ethnic voting patterns as a reflection of the Catholic viewpoint are discussed in terms of their role in American politics. (PR)

Outlines a political campaign strategy employed by incumbents using three stages of development: legitimacy, identification, and reinforcement. A case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the strategy. (JMF)

Examines whether opposition to busing springs from self-interest (such as having children susceptible to busing) or merely racial attitudes on the part of those not involved. Concludes that self-interest is overestimated as a determinant of public opinion. Available from The American Political Science Association, 1527 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.,…

Describes a simulation game designed to aid students in understanding the United States political pattern through a mock presidential nominating convention. Includes purpose, setting, time allotment, roles, game plan, and several speeches. (CK)

Describes a set of instrumental and consummatory functions served by presidential campaigning, and analyzes the objects and acts which manifest those functions. (JMF)

Analysis of recent presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections has given rise to the conclusions that traditional party loyalties are waning, while an imcumbent remains extremely difficult to unseat. The analysis of lower level elections in New York City indicates that, although incumbents run strong, party partisanship remains very…

The article examines the degree of support Chicano voters give Chicano candidates and whether that support varies within different elements of the Chicano community. (NQ)

Start now with this week-by-week guide to help students make sense of the electoral process. (Editor)

Analysis of voter turnout reveals rural areas to have much higher turnout than urban. Furthermore, these rural areas have lower levels of education, income, and industrialization. Several theoretical arguments are examined. Available from: the Wayne State University Press, 5980 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202, $4.00 single copy. (Author/MLF)

Rural senators were found to be more accurate in assessing their constituents' opinions and were more likely to vote according to the wishes of their constituency than were urban senators. (KS)

This is a study of Congressional behavior, voting and otherwise, on the issue of the appropriation to Howard University during the period 1879-1928. (Author/AM)

Examines October 1992 press releases distributed by the public relations staffs of the major political parties to determine whether they established issue salience. Concludes that an active public played a pivotal role in issue ordering, helping determine the presidential election outcome. Posits that one reason for increased audience influence is…

Discusses a preliminary study of the effect of ballot interface design on voting behavior. Finds significant problems related to human factors and the organization of information on the ballot on mechanical and electronic voting machines. (RS)