Preface Pomper, G.M. The nominating contests and conventions Plotkin, H.A. Issues in the 1976 presidential campaign Pomper, G.M. The presidential election Jacob, C.E. The congressional elections and outlook Plotkin, H.A. state and local elections Baker, R.K. The outlook for the Carter administration McWilliams, W.C. The meaning of the election The Inaugural Address of Pres. Jimmy Carter Notes Index