Throughout the contest for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, politicians and voters alike worried that the outcome might depend on the preferences of

Leading scholars examine the law governing the American presidential nomination process and offer practical ideas for reform.

Suggests reasons for changes in the presidential nominating procedure, discusses the influence of delegates, party leaders, and governors, and looks at politica

The sprawling nominating process is the critical first step every four years in the election of the president. This work shows how the nominating process works,