POL 1133 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sharpstown Scandal, John Tower, Federalist No. 10
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Since 1994 republican party win in texas. Political party: like minded indiv who elect candidates to influence govt. Voter mobilization: get out the vote drives, extensive online activities to connect voters. Easier to work with members of the same party. #1 goal of pol party to win win. First true party is the grange, we are a one party system. Members select candidates for public office events are temporary. Pol party: combination of people and interests whose primary purpose is to gain control of govt by winning elections. 2 main party : dem and reb. We have gone from 1 party to another: pro and con no real debate govt fast/ govt does not accept alternative. After reconstruction 1873 texas entered 1 party era- dem winning. Male , grange, lim govt, lim taxes, conserv, wealthy, business owners. 1940 realignment took place: dem adopt more liberal on econ and social issues. Recession in 70z and 80s create unrest.
