Beyond Ideology: Politics, Principles, and Partisanship in the U. S. Senate

摘要: The congressional agenda includes many issues about which liberals and conservatives generally agree. Even over these matters, though, Democratic Republican senators tend to fight with each other. What explains this discord? "Beyond Ideology" argues that partisan battles are rooted in competition for power rather than disagreement the rightful role of government. first book systematically distinguish Senate disputes centering on ideological questions from large proportion them do not, volume foregrounds struggle conflict. Presidential leadership, example, inherently polarizes legislators who can influence public opinion president his party by how they handle agenda. Senators also exploit good government measures floor debate embarrass opponents burnish their own party's image - even when involved broadly supported or lowstakes. Moreover, Frances E. Lee contends, itself amplifies conflict increasingly focusing reliably differentiate parties. With new pledging stem tide polarization, provides a timely taxonomy exactly what stands way.