Divided Parties, Strong Leaders
It has become a truism in congressional politics that the more divided a party, the weaker its leadership will be. But careful scrutiny of our legislative history makes clear that party divisions are not inherently limiting. Divided Parties, Strong Leaders (under contract, University of Chicago Press) explains why this is so. Drawing on both historical and contemporary case studies, the book explores why and how congressional party leaders have been able to overcome — and even draw strength — from their divided ranks. |
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