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Essays on American Party Factions1096 views
Author
Clarke, Andrew, Government - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisors
Jenkins, Jeffery, Department of Politics, University of Virginia
Abstract
This research investigates the role of American party factions in legislative affairs. In short, I argue that organized blocs of legislators manufacture party sub-brands to more effectively appeal to niche markets of donors and party activists. Institutionalized factions can efficiently capture valuable political resources to blunt significant instruments of party power. By establishing their own resource networks, factions loosen the bonds of two-party government and increase the likelihood of party infighting.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Clarke, Andrew. Essays on American Party Factions. University of Virginia, Government - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2017-04-20, https://doi.org/10.18130/V33S86.
