Mexico's Evolving Democracy: A Comparative Study of the 2012 Elections

Analyzes Mexico's 2012 presidential election, offering comparative insights into the evolving democratic landscape. The sources explore factors influencing voter behavior, such as public mood, candidate traits, and the impact of campaign strategies and media coverage. Additionally, they investigate the effects of drug-related violence and clientelism on electoral outcomes and voter turnout, revealing how these elements shaped the election and the return of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) to power. The authors utilize the Mexico 2012 Panel Study to empirically support their findings, providing a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal election within a broader comparative context.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Mexicos-Evolving-Democracy-Comparative-Elections/dp/1421415542?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=78ff0da97648e13ed5201ca94b18da9e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/