| ID | 146578 |
| Title Proper | (un)conventional wisdom and presidential politics |
| Other Title Information | the myth of convention locations and favorite-son vice presidents |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Schultz, David |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Conventional wisdom pervades presidential politics, and there is no doubt that this will again be true in 2016. First among “old politicians’ tales” is that a political party’s placement of a national convention in a specific state can affect presidential voting there, swinging or flipping it to its presidential candidate. Second, the selection of a vice-presidential candidate as a favorite son (or daughter) will deliver a state’s electoral votes to a presidential ticket. Is either of these pearls of wisdom true? This article tests the truth of both the convention location and favorite-son claims and finds little evidence of their efficacy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 49, No.3; Jul 2016: p.420-425 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics 2016-09 49, 3 |
| Key Words | Presidential Politics ; Unconventional Wisdom ; Myth of Convention Locations ; Favorite-Son ; Vice Presidents |