Hard Times in America's Laboratory for Democracy: Wisconsin Legislative Politics 1966 and 2006.

摘要: This paper compares the personal background characteristics and voting behavior of Wisconsin state legislators in two legislative sessions separated by 40 years ( 965966 2005-2006). The study uses cluster analysis to graphically display differences patterns sessions, an indicator that can be used this other settings signal need for investigation reform. Findings indicate little change but major behavior. suggests a dramatic arguably harmful shift operation state’s political system, which could impact policymaking higher education areas. Speculation on how occurred possible directions future are included. Jacob Stampen is professor emeritus Educational Leadership Policy Analysis at University Wisconsin–Madison former policy analyst National Center Higher Education Washington D.C. author wishes acknowledge James K. Conant, State Assembly Speaker Tom Loftus, Jeff Mayers, president WisPolitics.com, insight into evolution politics; Dan Bolt methodological assistance; W. Lee Hansen Fred Fosdal reading criticism; Mike Buelow Democracy Campaign staff Legislative Reference Bureau assistance developing data; Nik Hawkins editorial input. Responsibility errors omissions remain with author. W IS CA PE – 2 Hard Times America’s Laboratory Democracy: Politics 1966 2006 “We shape our dwellings afterwards