Producing Politics

Producing Politics offers an insider’s look into the influential world of campaign professionals shaping American democracy, based on over 70 off-the-record interviews with key staff and consultants. Sociologist Daniel Laurison reveals how outdated strategies and implicit biases among campaign staff contribute to a political environment that can be confusing, polarizing, and disconnected from voters' actual lives. The book sheds light on the industry's role in shaping public perceptions of candidates and the electoral process, providing a nuanced perspective on the current American political landscape.