Contents
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Foundation for a Theory of Consultant Influence
3. The Theory of Deliberate Priming
4. The Use of Consultants in Congressional Elections
5. The Influence of Consultants: Incumbents and Challengers
6. The Influence of Consultants: Open Seat Races
7. Other Types of Consultant Influence: Winning, Fund-Raising, Efficiency, and Turnout
8. Conclusion
A. Coding Decisions for Questionable Cases
B. Variable Descriptions and Data Sources
C. A Note on Alternative Measures of Closeness and Its Theoretical Impact on Turnout
D. Potential Methodological Problems in Chapter 5
Notes
Bibliography
Index