Life in the middle : marginalized moderate senators in the era of polarization / Neilan S. Chaturvedi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chaturvedi, Neilan S., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political parties--History.

Political parties.

Legislative power--History.

Legislative power.

Political culture--History.

Political culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Summary:

In Life in the Middle, Neilan S. Chaturvedi argues that the belief in the powerful, pivotal moderate neglects their electoral circumstances and overestimates their legislative power. Using unique interview data with legislative directors, retired United States Senators, and data compiled from the Congressional Record, Chaturvedi shows that, because of their precarious electoral circumstances, moderate senators must avoid active participation on bills and pushing controversial legislation. The book also demonstrates that mainstream concerns about polarization and its negative effects of increased gridlock and ideological legislation are true.

Contents:

cover

Life in the Middle

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction: The Conflicted Moderate

2. Marginalized in the Middle: A Theory of How Centrists Have Moderate Influence

3. Floor Action: Proposing Amendments and Speeches

4. Legislative Decision-​Making: Final Voting Strategy for Potentially Pivotal Players

5. Behind the Scenes: Priorities, Time, and Overall Satisfaction with the Legislative Process

6. Behind the Scenes: Measuring Influence on Legislation

7. Conclusion: Balancing Electoral Pressures and Finding Power

Appendices

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-759976-1

0-19-759975-3

OCLC:

1264174636