<p>"Roderick Hart may be the forerunner of a new trend that appraises American political processes and democracy more favorably than the literature of the past twenty years. Full of insight and revelations, this book is a fascinating combination of hard data and a sublime writing voice. It is a pleasure to read."<b>--David L. Paletz, Duke University</b></p><p>"The claim that campaigns have changed very little--or if they have changed, the change lies not in the politicians or the press but in the people--tells us a lot about American politics. The claim that the computer program DICTION can predict winners is a very significant alternative to the general belief that economic ups and downs are the best predictor of who wins presidential elections. Citizens thinking about their vote will find this book entertaining and thoughtful."<b>--Richard Anderson, University of California, Los Angeles</b></p>