Shades of Gray: Perspectives on Campaign Ethics

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To many, the term "campaign ethics" is an oxymoron. Questionable campaign conduct occurs at many levels, from national presidential elections to local delegate contests. Campaign ethics goes beyond mere "ethical dilemmas" or trying to decide whether or not a particular act is above board. The chapters in this volume examine the broad questions of ethics in campaigns from the perspective of those actors who play critical roles in them, as well as the scholars who study them. The contributors - who include leading academics, as well as practitioners from the world of campaigning and campaign reform - outline, assess and critique the roles and responsiblities of candidates, citizens, organized interest groups, political parties, professional campaign consultants and the media, in ensuring ethical campaigns.

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Candice J. Nelson is academic director of the Campaign Management Institute and associate professor of government at American University. David A. Dulio is assistant professor of political science at Oakland University. He is the author of For Better or Worse: How Political Consultants Are Changing Elections in the United States (Suny Press, 2004). Stephen K. Medvic is assistant professor of government at Franklin & Marshall College. His research has appeared in Legislative Studies Quarterly, PS: Political Science & Politics, Party Politics, and Press/Politics. He is the author of Political Consultants in U.S. Congressional Elections (Ohio State University Press, 2001).