{"product_id":"news-media-coverage-of-the-vice-presidential-selection-process-whats-wrong-with-the-veepstakes-hardcover","title":"News Media Coverage of the Vice-Presidential Selection Process: What's Wrong with the Veepstakes? - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher J. Devine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the first systematic, empirical analysis of the media's approach to US vice-presidential selection (or the \"veepstakes\"). In their news coverage, Devine finds that media outlets typically treat vice-presidential selection as little more than a game--by focusing on how potential running mates might help to win the election, rather than how they might help the next president to govern. Based on an original content analysis of hundreds of veepstakes profiles from 2000-2020, this book quantifies the news media's relative emphasis on various selection criteria, in general and across different electoral circumstances. The analysis suggests that journalists generally fail to serve the public interest by emphasizing electoral over governing considerations. However, Devine also points to positive examples of media coverage that help the public to evaluate potential running mates' governing credentials, and suggests ways in which scholars, journalists, and citizens might encourage media outlets to provide more substantive, responsible coverage of the vice-presidential selection process in future elections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this important volume, Devine examines how the media describe potential candidates when covering the 'veepstakes, ' and he insightfully critiques the media's relative focus on electoral versus governing considerations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eHerbert F. Weisberg\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, The Ohio State University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Well-written and full of fascinating details.... I loved this book and learned a lot from it. I couldn't put it down until I finished it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKarine Prémont\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Political Science, University of Sherbrooke and Deputy Director, Center for United States Studies, University of Québec, Montréal, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e \"A must-read for anyone who is interested in developing a greater understanding of political media coverage, vice-presidential selection, and American electoral politics.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAndrew D. Green\u003c\/b\u003e, Behavioral Sciences Department Chair and Professor of Political Science, Central College, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides the first systematic, empirical analysis of the media's approach to US vice-presidential selection (or the \"veepstakes\"). In their news coverage, Devine finds that media outlets typically treat vice-presidential selection as little more than a game--by focusing on how potential running mates might help to win the election, rather than how they might help the next president to govern. Based on an original content analysis of hundreds of veepstakes profiles from 2000-2020, this book quantifies the news media's relative emphasis on various selection criteria, in general and across different electoral circumstances. The analysis suggests that journalists generally fail to serve the public interest by emphasizing electoral over governing considerations. However, Devine also points to positive examples of media coverage that help the public to evaluate potential running mates' governing credentials, and suggests ways in which scholars, journalists, and citizens might encourage media outlets to provide more substantive, responsible coverage of the vice-presidential selection process in future elections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher J. Devine\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Dayton, USA. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eDo Running Mates Matter? The Influence of Vice Presidential Candidates in Presidential Elections \u003c\/i\u003e(2020)\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher J. Devine is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Dayton, USA. He is the co-author of two books on vice-presidential candidates, including \u003ci\u003eDo Running Mates Matter? The Influence of Vice Presidential Candidates in Presidential Elections \u003c\/i\u003e(with Kyle C. Kopko). This research has been cited by numerous US and international media outlets. Devine also has published extensively on other topics relating to campaigns and elections, public opinion, and the U.S. presidency, including the forthcoming book on presidential campaign visits, \u003ci\u003eI'm Here to Ask for Your Vote\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695215079731,"sku":"9783031281655","price":96.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MWJCV3pyditMNzYwOWd1MzZ4TnprQT09.webp?v=1763085562","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/news-media-coverage-of-the-vice-presidential-selection-process-whats-wrong-with-the-veepstakes-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}