Down Ballot: How a Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion

Name: Down Ballot: How a Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion
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Book Synopsis: When an obscure primary election met the culture wars In 1990, a suburban Chicago race for the Republican Party nomination for state representative unexpectedly became a national proxy battle over abortion in the United States. But the hard-fought primary also illustrated the overlooked importance of down-ballot contests in America’s culture wars. Patrick Wohl offers the dramatic account of a rollercoaster campaign that, after attracting political celebrities and a media circus, came down to thirty-one votes, a coin toss to determine the winner, and a recount fight that set a precedent for how to count dimpled chads. As the story unfolds, Wohl provides a rare nuts-and-bolts look at an election for state office from its first days through the Illinois Supreme Court decision that decided the winner--and set the stage for a decisive 1992 rematch. A compelling political page-turner, Down Ballot takes readers behind the scenes of a legendary Illinois election.

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Discover the captivating tale of how a local campaign evolved into a gripping national referendum on abortion! "Down Ballot" takes you back to 1990, when an ordinary primary election in suburban Chicago unexpectedly sparked a fierce culture war that reverberated throughout the United States. This riveting book by Patrick Wohl provides a rare behind-the-scenes account of a rollercoaster campaign that pushed boundaries, attracted political heavyweights, and ultimately brought crucial attention to the power of down-ballot contests in America's culture wars.

Immerse yourself in the drama as political celebrities and a media circus converged on this historic race. With just thirty-one votes standing between the leading candidates, the stakes couldn't have been higher. The intensity reached its peak when a coin toss was employed to determine the winner, leading to a recount fight that would set the precedent for counting dimpled chads. Wohl meticulously unravels the story, allowing you to witness every twist and turn of this influential election, leading up to the landmark Illinois Supreme Court decision that sealed the victory and set the stage for an epic rematch in 1992.

Get ready to embark on a political page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Wohl's in-depth analysis of this legendary Illinois election offers a rare insiders' perspective into the world of state politics, revealing the intricate workings of campaigns from their inception to their ultimate conclusion. Whether you are a political junkie or simply fascinated by behind-the-scenes maneuvering, "Down Ballot" is an absolute must-read.

Don't miss out on this captivating book that sheds light on the pivotal role of down-ballot contests in shaping our nation's culture wars. Experience the tension, excitement, and importance of this landmark election firsthand by grabbing your copy of "Down Ballot" today!

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