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Congressional Parties, Institutional Ambition, and the Financing of Majority Control

Author : Eric S Heberlig
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472028235
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Congressional Parties, Institutional Ambition, and the Financing of Majority Control written by Eric S Heberlig and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Close competition for majority party control of the U.S. House of Representatives has transformed the congressional parties from legislative coalitions into partisan fundraising machines. With the need for ever increasing sums of money to fuel the ongoing campaign for majority control, both Republicans and Democrats have made large donations to the party and its candidates mandatory for members seeking advancement within party and congressional committee hierarchies. Eric S. Heberlig and Bruce A. Larson not only analyze this development, but also discuss its implications for American government and democracy. They address the consequences of selecting congressional leaders on the basis of their fundraising skills rather than their legislative capacity and the extent to which the battle for majority control leads Congress to prioritize short-term electoral gains over long-term governing and problem-solving.

Financing the 2016 Election

Author : David B. Magleby
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815736606
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Financing the 2016 Election written by David B. Magleby and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money and politics in an election that broke the mold Beginning with the 1960 election, readers could turn to one book for an authoritative and comprehensive examination of campaign finance at the federal level. Now, the latest in this respected series, Financing the 2016 Election, explores the role of money in one of the most unconventional elections in modern American history. A team of leading scholars has dug into the roles played by political parties and special interest groups (including their “Super PACS”) in the presidential and congressional elections of 2016. David Magleby and his team of experts examined Federal Elections Commission reports and interviewed dozens of key participants, including representatives of virtually all the major interest groups active in the 2016 election cycle. They place that election in the context of how U.S. elections have been financed during recent decades—a context that illustrates how dramatically different campaign finance is today from the past. Among the most important changes has been the growth of so-called Super PACS, which have become increasingly important both in the financing they provide candidates and in their ability to act independently, both for and against candidates. Overall, Super PACS doubled their spending in 2016 from four years earlier. Taking a comprehensive approach, this book helps readers understand how the financing of elections—including the increasing reliance by candidates on outside special interest groups—ultimately affects politics and public policy.

Leadership Organizations in the House of Representatives

Author : Scott Meinke
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 047203734X
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Leadership Organizations in the House of Representatives written by Scott Meinke and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent Congresses, roughly half of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives served in whip organizations and on party committees. According to Scott R. Meinke, rising electoral competition and polarization over the past 40 years have altered the nature of party participation. In the 1970s and 1980s, the participation of a wide range of members was crucial to building consensus. Since then, organizations responsible for coordination in the party have become dominated by those who follow the party line. At the same time, key leaders in the House use participatory organizations less as forums for internal deliberations over policy and strategy than as channels for exchanging information with supporters outside Congress, and broadcasting sharply partisan campaign messages to the public.

Interest Groups and Campaign Finance Reform in the United States and Canada

Author : Robert G Boatright
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 047205144X
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Book Synopsis Interest Groups and Campaign Finance Reform in the United States and Canada by : Robert G Boatright

Download or read book Interest Groups and Campaign Finance Reform in the United States and Canada written by Robert G Boatright and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest groups shape tactics in response to restrictions on campaign activities

Minority Party Misery

Author : Jacob F.H. Smith
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472128523
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book Minority Party Misery written by Jacob F.H. Smith and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the role of minority party status on politicians’ engagement in electoral politics. Jacob Smith argues that politicians are more likely to be engaged in electoral politics when they expect their party to be in the majority in Congress after the next election and less likely when they anticipate their party will be in the minority. This effect is particularly likely to hold true in recent decades where parties disagree on a substantial number of issues. Politicians whose party will be in the majority have a clear incentive to engage in electoral politics because their preferred policies have a credible chance of passing if they are in the majority. In contrast, it is generally difficult for minority party lawmakers to get a hearing on—much less advance—their preferred policies, particularly when institutional rules inside Congress favor the majority party. Instead, minority party lawmakers spend most of their time fighting losing battles against policy proposals from the majority party. Minority Party Misery examines the consequences of the powerlessness that politicians feel from continually losing battles to the majority party in Congress. Its findings have important consequences for democratic governance, as highly qualified minority party politicians may choose to leave office due to their dismal circumstances rather than continue to serve until their party eventually reenters the majority.

Issues in American Politics

Author : John Dumbrell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134059159
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Issues in American Politics written by John Dumbrell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide ranging book provides readers with a reliable and lively guide to contemporary American political practices, processes and institutions. Essays in the proposed volume will cover phenomena such as the Tea Party upsurge in the Republican Party, Obama’s health care reforms, recent changes to campaign funding emanating from the key Citizens’ United Supreme Court decision, US foreign policy after the War on Terror, Obama's presidential strategy and issues relating to polarisation and partisanship in US politics. This work is essential reading for all students of American Politics and US Foreign Policy.

New Directions in Congressional Politics

Author : Jamie L. Carson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000048799
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Directions in Congressional Politics written by Jamie L. Carson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the U.S. Congress has steadily evolved since the Founding of our nation, so too has our understanding of the institution. The second edition of New Directions in Congressional Politics offers an accessible overview of the current developments in our understanding of America’s legislative branch. Jamie L. Carson and Michael S. Lynch help students bridge the gap between roles, rules, and outcomes by focusing on a variety of thematic issues: the importance of electoral considerations, legislators’ strategic behavior to accomplish objectives, the unique challenges of Congress as a bicameral institution in a polarized environment, and the often-overlooked policy outputs of the institution. This book brings together leading scholars of Congress to provide a general overview of the entire field. Each chapter covers the cutting-edge developments on its respective topic. As the political institution responsible for enacting laws, the American public regularly looks to the U.S. Congress to address the important issues of the day. The contributors in this volume help explain why staying atop the research trends helps us better understand these issues in the ever-changing field of American politics. New to the Second Edition New and updated chapters highlighting party recruitment, redistricting, women in Congress, the nationalization of Congressional elections, and the reassertion of Congressional oversight. A first look at Congressional-executive relations in the Trump era. Updated data through the 2018 Midterm elections.

The Contemporary Congress

Author : Burdett A. Loomis, Professor, University of Kansas
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538101572
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Book Synopsis The Contemporary Congress by : Burdett A. Loomis, Professor, University of Kansas

Download or read book The Contemporary Congress written by Burdett A. Loomis, Professor, University of Kansas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of heightened partisanship and increased polarization, the seventh edition of The Contemporary Congress offers a clear and concise introduction to legislative processes. Perfect as a brief core or supplementary text for undergraduate courses, Loomis and Schiller construct a comprehensive portrait of the U.S. Congress.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Networks

Author : Jennifer Nicoll Victor
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190228210
Total Pages : 1011 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Political Networks by : Jennifer Nicoll Victor

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Political Networks written by Jennifer Nicoll Victor and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics is intuitively about relationships, but until recently the network perspective has not been a dominant part of the methodological paradigm that political scientists use to study politics. This volume is a foundational statement about networks in the study of politics.

Party Discipline in the U.S. House of Representatives

Author : Kathryn Pearson
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472121197
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book Party Discipline in the U.S. House of Representatives written by Kathryn Pearson and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political party leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives command greater loyalty than ever from fellow party members in roll call votes, campaign contributions, and partisan speeches. In return, leaders reward compliant members with opportunities to promote constituent interests and to advance their own political careers. Denial of such privileges as retribution against those who don’t fully support the party agenda may significantly damage a member’s prospects. Kathryn Pearson examines the disciplinary measures that party leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives employ to exact such loyalty, as well as the consequences for a democratic legislature. Drawing upon data from 1987–2010, Pearson identifies the conditions under which party leaders opt to prioritize policy control and those which induce them to prioritize majority control. She then assesses the ways in which these choices affect, on one hand, the party’s ability to achieve its goals, and on the other hand, rank-and-file members’ ability to represent their constituents. Astute party leaders recognize the need for balance, as voters could oust representatives who repeatedly support the party’s agenda over their constituents’ concerns, thereby jeopardizing the number of seats their party holds. In her conclusion, Pearson discusses the consequences of party discipline such as legislative gridlock, stalled bills, and proposals banned from the agenda. Although party discipline is likely to remain strong as citizens become more cognizant of enforced party loyalty, their increasing dissatisfaction with Congress may spur change.

Congressional Primary Elections

Author : Robert G. Boatright
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317806018
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Congressional Primary Elections written by Robert G. Boatright and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congressional primaries are increasingly being blamed for polarization and gridlock in Congress. Most American states adopted congressional primaries during the first decades of the 20th century as a means of breaking the hold of political "bosses" on the nomination of candidates. Yet now, many contend that primaries have become a means by which the most dedicated party activists choose candidates unrepresentative of the electorate, and so general election voters are forced to choose between two ideologically extreme candidates. Consequently, there have been recent instances in both parties where nominees were chosen who were clearly not preferred by party leaders, and who arguably lost elections that their parties should have won. This book is the first to focus solely upon congressional primary elections, and to do so for a student readership. Boatright organizes his text around the contention that there are important differences between types of primaries, and these differences prevent us from making blanket statements about primary competition. He focuses on explanations of two sources of difference: differences in electoral structure and differences brought about by the presence or absence of an incumbent seeking reelection. The first three chapters introduce these differences, explore how they came to exist, and outline some of the strategic considerations for candidates, parties, interest groups, and voters in primary elections. The subsequent four chapters explore different types of primary elections, and the final chapter evaluates actual and proposed primary reforms. Congressional Primary Elections is the first book to provide a history and analysis of congressional primary elections and will serve as a crucial part of courses on political parties and campaigns and elections. The book gives students the tools for understanding arguments for and against the reform of primary elections and for understanding the differences between types of primaries.

Legislative Style

Author : William Bernhard
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022651028X
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Legislative Style written by William Bernhard and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legislative style and congressional careers -- Measuring legislative style (with Daniel Sewell) -- The styles -- Explaining freshman styles -- Transitions in style -- The electoral consequences of legislative style -- Styles, lawmaking, and legislative success -- Career advancement and legislative styles -- Legislative styles and evaluations of Congress

Party and Procedure in the United States Congress

Author : Jacob R. Straus
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442258748
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Party and Procedure in the United States Congress written by Jacob R. Straus and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding how Congressional political parties utilize floor procedure to advance a legislative agenda is fundamental to understanding how Congress operates. This book offers students and researchers an in-depth understanding of the procedural tools available to congressional leaders and committee chairs and how those tools are implemented in the House of Representatives, the Senate, and during negotiations between the chambers. While other volumes provide the party or the procedural perspective, this book combines these two features to create a robust analysis of the role that party can play in making procedural decisions. Additionally, the contributors provide an opportunity to take a holistic look at Congress and understand the changing dynamics of congressional power and its implementation over time. The second edition of Party and Procedure in the United States Congress includes case studies and analyses of the changes and innovations that have occurred since 2012, including the “nuclear option.”

The Origins and Consequences of Congressional Party Election Agendas

Author : Scott R. Meinke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009264877
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis The Origins and Consequences of Congressional Party Election Agendas by : Scott R. Meinke

Download or read book The Origins and Consequences of Congressional Party Election Agendas written by Scott R. Meinke and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Congress Reconsidered

Author : Lawrence C. Dodd
Publisher : CQ Press
ISBN 13 : 1544345038
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Congress Reconsidered written by Lawrence C. Dodd and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first edition, Congress Reconsidered was designed to make available the best contemporary work from leading congressional scholars in a form that is both challenging and accessible to undergraduates. With their Twelfth Edition, Lawrence C. Dodd, Bruce I. Oppenheimer, and C. Lawrence Evans continue this tradition as their contributors focus on how various aspects of Congress have changed over time: C. Lawrence Evans partners with Wendy Schiller to discuss the U.S. Senate and the meaning of dysfunction; Molly E. Reynolds analyzes the politics of the budget and appropriations process in a polarized Congress; and Danielle M. Thomsen looks at the role of women and voter preferences in the 2018 elections. With a strong new focus on political polarization, this bestselling volume remains on the cutting edge with key insights into the workings of Congress.

Insecure Majorities

Author : Frances E. Lee
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022640918X
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Insecure Majorities written by Frances E. Lee and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] tour de force. Building upon her argument in Beyond Ideology, she adds an important wrinkle into the current divide between the parties in Congress.” —Perspectives on Politics As Democrats and Republicans continue to vie for political advantage, Congress remains paralyzed by partisan conflict. That the last two decades have seen some of the least productive Congresses in recent history is usually explained by the growing ideological gulf between the parties, but this explanation misses another fundamental factor influencing the dynamic. In contrast to politics through most of the twentieth century, the contemporary Democratic and Republican parties compete for control of Congress at relative parity, and this has dramatically changed the parties’ incentives and strategies in ways that have driven the contentious partisanship characteristic of contemporary American politics. With Insecure Majorities, Frances E. Lee offers a controversial new perspective on the rise of congressional party conflict, showing how the shift in competitive circumstances has had a profound impact on how Democrats and Republicans interact. Beginning in the 1980s, most elections since have offered the prospect of a change of party control. Lee shows, through an impressive range of interviews and analysis, how competition for control of the government drives members of both parties to participate in actions that promote their own party’s image and undercut that of the opposition, including the perpetual hunt for issues that can score political points by putting the opposing party on the wrong side of public opinion. More often than not, this strategy stands in the way of productive bipartisan cooperation—and it is also unlikely to change as long as control of the government remains within reach for both parties.

The American Political Pattern

Author : Byron E. Shafer
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
ISBN 13 : 0700623272
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The American Political Pattern written by Byron E. Shafer and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politicians are polarized. Public opinion is volatile. Government is gridlocked. Or so journalists and pundits constantly report. But where are we, really, in modern American politics, and how did we get there? Those are the questions that Byron E. Shafer aims to answer in The American Political Pattern. Looking at the state of American politics at diverse points over the past eighty years, the book draws a picture, broad in scope yet precise in detail, of our political system in the modern era. It is a picture of stretches of political stability, but also, even more, of political change, one that goes a long way toward explaining how shifting factors alter the content of public policy and the character of American politicking. Shafer divides the modern world into four distinct periods: the High New Deal (1932–1938), the Late New Deal (1939–1968), the Era of Divided Government (1969–1992), and the Era of Partisan Volatility (1993–2016). Each period is characterized by a different arrangement of the same key factors: party balance, ideological polarization, issue conflict, and the policy-making process that goes with them. The American Political Pattern shows how these factors are in turn shaped by permanent aspects of the US Constitution, most especially the separation of powers and federalism, while their alignment is simultaneously influenced by the external demands for governmental action that arise in each period, including those derived from economic currents, major wars, and social movements. Analyzing these periods, Shafer sets the terms for understanding the structure and dynamics of politics in our own turbulent time. Placing the current political world in its historical and evolutionary framework, while illuminating major influences on American politics over time, his book explains where this modern world came from, why it endures, and how it might change yet again.