POLI 325D2 Chapter 9: Lasser Chapter 9- The Congress.pdf
20 Apr 2015
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The electoral context rise in polarization of pol. parties in parts of the country in pol. parties" ideologies reasons for polarization electoral realignments in the south and. But when the electorate is given polarized choices, voters may look more polarized even if their views have remained moderate. Partisan competition near parity of the two parties in terms of seats since 1990s neither party has an electoral base sufficient to guarantee victory in the next presidential election. Reps" slim hold on maj. status reinforces divisions b/w the 2 parties neither wants to give the other a break rise of the permanent campaign. Institutional context impact of chamber rules and practices on the emergence of this partisan state of affairs record levels of party voting have also occurred in. Senate, where power is diffused across the membership and the maj. leader has few procedural advantages over other senators. Senate"s rules make purely partisan strategies unlikely to succeed.
