The Party's Primary: Control of Congressional Nominations

ISBN-13: 9781108420990 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 228 str.

Hans J. G. Hassell

Opis

Demonstrates how party elites influence candidate decisions and shape the outcomes of primary elections for House and Senate.

Recenzje

'The Party's Primary offers an original, subtle and sophisticated analysis of how contemporary party elites shape the choices presented to voters in primary elections. It is a valuable and highly readable addition to the literature on parties and elections.' Gary C. Jacobson, Distinguished Professor of Political Science Emeritus, University of California, San Diego

Spis treści

1. Introduction: the primary: of political operatives and academics; 2. The sources of party strength; 3. The choosing of the candidate; 4. Clearing the Senate field; 5. Clearing the House field; 6. Winning the nomination; 7. Influencing the political system.