Divided Parties, Strong Leaders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bloch Rubin, Ruth.

Series:

Chicago Studies in American Politics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political leadership--United States.

Political leadership.

Intra-party disagreements (Political parties).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

Ruth Bloch Rubin's 'Divided Parties, Strong Leaders' examines the dynamics of political leadership within divided parties in the U.S. Congress. The book highlights the contrasting leadership styles and effectiveness of figures such as Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner, and Tip O’Neill, analyzing how intra-party conflicts shape leaders' abilities to wield power. By exploring historical examples and modern political contexts, Rubin demonstrates how strong leadership can overcome ideological divisions to achieve significant legislative outcomes. Intended for political scholars and those interested in American governance, the book provides insights into the interplay between party cohesion and leadership strength. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Chapter 1. Leading Divided Parties

Chapter 2. Analyzing Divided Parties

Chapter 3. How Nancy Pelosi Built Back Better

Chapter 4. How John Boehner Lost His Party and Then His Job

Chapter 5. How Tip O’Neill Lost the Budget Battle but Won the Public Relations War

Chapter 6. How Sam Rayburn Tamed the House Rules Committee

Chapter 7. How William Knowland Saved McCarthyism from McCarthy

Chapter 8. Learning from Divided Parties

Acknowledgments

Appendix A. Archival Collections Consulted

Appendix B. Interview Procedures

Notes

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ISBN:

0-226-84183-9

OCLC:

1524372750