Author: Robert G Boatright
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472118706
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country
Getting Primaried
Author: Robert G Boatright
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472118706
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472118706
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country
Congressional Primary Elections
Author: Robert G. Boatright
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131780600X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131780600X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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.
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation
Author: Peter F. Galderisi
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742507678
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation explores the ways in which congressional primary elections appear to be changing in the face of electoral and congressional politics. The prominent contributors examine how primary elections influence the types of candidates who run, the support they receive, the positions they take, the resources they spend, the media coverage they receive, and the type of party nominees that prevail. All of these factors have significant implications for congressional general elections, the political parties, interest groups, and the day-to-day representation of constituents by congressional incumbents.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742507678
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation explores the ways in which congressional primary elections appear to be changing in the face of electoral and congressional politics. The prominent contributors examine how primary elections influence the types of candidates who run, the support they receive, the positions they take, the resources they spend, the media coverage they receive, and the type of party nominees that prevail. All of these factors have significant implications for congressional general elections, the political parties, interest groups, and the day-to-day representation of constituents by congressional incumbents.
The Party's Primary
Author: Hans J. G. Hassell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108420990
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Demonstrates how party elites influence candidate decisions and shape the outcomes of primary elections for House and Senate.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108420990
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Demonstrates how party elites influence candidate decisions and shape the outcomes of primary elections for House and Senate.
Congressional Primaries
Author: Julian Foster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Primaries
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Primaries
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
Rejecting Compromise
Author: Sarah E. Anderson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108487955
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
This analysis of legislative behavior shows how primary voters can obstruct political compromise and outlines potential reforms to remedy gridlock.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108487955
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
This analysis of legislative behavior shows how primary voters can obstruct political compromise and outlines potential reforms to remedy gridlock.
From Obscurity to Oblivion
Author: Louis Sandy Maisel
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN: 9780870493485
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN: 9780870493485
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform
Author: Jamie L. Carson
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472118641
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
An original study of U.S. congressional elections and electoral institutions for 1872–1944 from a contemporary political science perspective
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472118641
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
An original study of U.S. congressional elections and electoral institutions for 1872–1944 from a contemporary political science perspective
Party Transformation in Congressional Primaries
Author: Mike Cowburn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009536479
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009536479
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees
Author: United States. Federal Election Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Campaign funds
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Campaign funds
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description