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The book offers a comprehensive analysis of public opinion toward presidential candidate spouses over the course of three decades, drawing on multiple theoretical frameworks including the concept of "new traditionalism" and a plethora of empirical data to explore why some spouses engender greater support than others-and what these reactions reveal about the American public and the gendered nature of the American presidency. Recognizing that presidential candidate spouses are important but understudied political actors, this book provides extensive analysis of public evaluations of Bill Clinton and Melania Trump during the 2016 presidential election as well as the presidential candidate spouses in the 1992 and 2012 elections and places public reaction to these individuals in historical context. The book considers important trends in U.S. elections including party polarization from the distinctive vantage points of candidate spouses and explores the symbolic importance of historic firsts including the first African American candidate spouse and the first male candidate spouse. No other work provides a systematic exploration of public opinion towards candidate spouses as distinct political entities across the modern political era.
Info autore
Laurel Elder
is Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College, USA. She is the co-author, with Steve Greene, of
The Politics of Parenthood: Causes and Consequences of the Politicization and Polarization of the American Family
(2012).
Brian Frederick
is Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at Bridgewater State University, USA. He is the author of
Congressional Representation & Constituents: The Case for Increasing the U.S. House of Representatives
(2009).
Barbara Burrell
is Professor Emerita of Political Science at Northern Illinois University, USA. She is the author of
Public Opinion, the First Ladyship and Hillary Rodham Clinton
(2001).
Riassunto
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of public opinion toward presidential candidate spouses over the course of three decades, drawing on multiple theoretical frameworks including the concept of “new traditionalism” and a plethora of empirical data to explore why some spouses engender greater support than others—and what these reactions reveal about the American public and the gendered nature of the American presidency. Recognizing that presidential candidate spouses are important but understudied political actors, this book provides extensive analysis of public evaluations of Bill Clinton and Melania Trump during the 2016 presidential election as well as the presidential candidate spouses in the 1992 and 2012 elections and places public reaction to these individuals in historical context. The book considers important trends in U.S. elections including party polarization from the distinctive vantage points of candidate spouses and explores the symbolic importance of historic firsts including the first African American candidate spouse and the first male candidate spouse. No other work provides a systematic exploration of public opinion towards candidate spouses as distinct political entities across the modern political era.
Testo aggiuntivo
“This is an interesting, succinct and enjoyable read, relevant to scholars of the presidency as well as those with an interest in political and gender history more broadly.” (Sarah Thomson, Presidential History Network, January, 2020)
Relazione
"This is an interesting, succinct and enjoyable read, relevant to scholars of the presidency as well as those with an interest in political and gender history more broadly." (Sarah Thomson, Presidential History Network, January, 2020)
