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Celebrities in American elections : case studies in celebrity politics /

"The author explains why entertainment celebrities win and lose elections in the United States. Celebrities have the talent, fame, and resources to succeed in politics, but they often lose when the political environment is not favorable to their candidacy"--

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Main Authors: Longoria, Richard T., 1977-
Published: Lexington Books,
Publisher Address: Lanham :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Political candidates > United States > Public opinion > Case studies.
Celebrities > Political activity > United States > History > Case studies.
Entertainers > Political activity > United States > Case studies.
Politics and culture > United States > Case studies.
Celebrities > Political activity.
Political candidates > Public opinion.
Politics and culture.
United States.
Case studies.
History.
Summary: "The author explains why entertainment celebrities win and lose elections in the United States. Celebrities have the talent, fame, and resources to succeed in politics, but they often lose when the political environment is not favorable to their candidacy"--
Carrier Form: ix, 245 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-233) and index.
ISBN: 9781666923155
166692315X
Index Number: JK1967
CLC: D771.224
Call Number: D771.224/L856
Contents: Celebrity society -- Celebrity politics -- Ronald Reagan -- Clint Eastwood -- Fred Grandy -- Sonny Bono -- Jesse Ventura -- Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Al Franken -- Donald Trump -- Reverse migration and celebrity losers -- The perils and promises of celebrity politics.

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