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Measuring the Southern Contribution to the Democratic Coalition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 1987

Paul R. Abramson
Paul R. Abramson*
Affiliation:
Michigan State University
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Abstract

Measuring the southern contribution to the Democratic coalition is an important task. To measure this contribution one must choose appropriate data and the appropriate unit of analysis for studying party coalitions in the United States. Two recent studies of party coalitions use the National Election Studies to estimate the southern contribution to the Democratic party, and these studies illustrate the problems one may encounter. This note demonstrates two points. First, survey research results may lead to erroneous estimates and it is preferable, where possible, to rely upon official election statistics. Second, the contribution of demographic groups to party coalitions should be assessed within the context of the political rules that make such coalitions meaningful.

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Research Notes
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American Political Science Review , Volume 81 , Issue 2 , June 1987 , pp. 567 - 570
Copyright
Copyright © American Political Science Association 1987

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