Opting out of congress : partisan polorization and the decline of moderate candidates /

The book argues that ideological moderates have opted out of congressional politics because of the hyperpartisanship that pervades Congress today.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Thomsen, Danielle M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Subjects:
United States. > Congress > Elections.
United States. > Congress
2000-2099
Legislators > United States.
Polarization (Social sciences) > United States > 21st century.
Political parties > United States > 21st century.
Parlementaires > États-Unis.
Polarisation collective > États-Unis > 21e siècle.
members of Congress.
LAW > Constitutional.
LAW > Public.
Elections
Legislators
Polarization (Social sciences)
Political parties
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The choices have changed
  • Party fit and the calculus of candidacy
  • Ideology, attitude, and political ambition
  • Ideological moderates won't run for congress
  • Where the action is: asymmetric polarization and open seats
  • Ideological moderates won't stay in congress
  • The growing partisan gap in women's representation
  • Toward a less polarized congress?

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