Presidential leadership in public opinion : causes and consequences / Jeffrey E. Cohen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, Jeffrey E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents--United States--Public opinion.

Presidents.

United States. Congress--Public opinion.

United States.

United States. Congress.

Public opinion.

Political leadership--United States.

Political leadership.

Executive power--United States.

Executive power.

Public opinion--United States.

Presidents--Public opinion.

Physical Description:

xii, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015.

Summary:

"Although presidents may have a difficult time actually leading the public and Congress, voters still desire strong leadership from their commander in chief. In Presidential Leadership in Public Opinion, Jeffrey E. Cohen argues that the perception of presidential leadership in American politics is affected not so much by what presidents accomplish but by whether voters think their president is a good leader. When assessing whether a president is a good leader, voters ask two questions: Does the president represent me and the nation? And, is the president strong? Cohen shows that presidential interactions with Congress affect voter perceptions of presidential representation and strength. These perceptions have important implications for public attitudes about American politics. They affect presidential approval ratings, the performance of candidates in presidential elections, attitudes toward Congress, and trust in government. Perceptions of presidential leadership qualities have implications not only for the presidency but also for the larger political system"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Many Meanings of Presidential Leadership

Evidence on the Public Demand for Presidential Leadership

Congressional Sources of the President's Leadership Image

Success in Congress and Perceptions of Presidential Strength

Presidential Representation and Public Opinion

Presidential Leadership and Presidential Elections

Perceptions of Presidential Leadership, Trust in Government and Attitudes toward Congress

Presidential Leadership, Public Opinion, and American Democracy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781107083134

1107083133

9781107443693

1107443695

OCLC:

886382209