A Theory of Political Parties: Groups, Policy Demands and Nominations in American Politics
Abstract
We propose a theory of political parties in which interest groups and activists are the key actors, and coalitions of groups develop common agendas and screen candidates for party nominations based on loyalty to their agendas. This theoretical stance contrasts with currently dominant theories, which view parties as controlled by election-minded politicians. The difference is normatively important because parties dominated by interest groups and...
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Title
A Theory of Political Parties: Groups, Policy Demands and Nominations in American Politics
Published Date
Aug 16, 2012
Journal
Volume
10
Issue
3
Pages
571 - 597
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