On Deaf Ears - The Limits of the Bully Pulpit

Zusammenfassung The typical legislative strategy for presidents has been to move Congress by winning public support. This book analyses hundreds of public opinion polls, and finds that this strategy usually fails. It explains why presidents are frequently unable to move public opinion, and suggests that they should use other means to achieve legislative success.

Product details

• Authors: George C. Edwards, George C. Edwards III
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2006
• EAN: 9780300115819
• ISBN: 978-0-300-11581-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, United States of America, USA, Public Opinion & Polls, Public opinion and polls, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Opinion Polling