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Partisan Realignment
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To maximize their vote share relative to their opponents, parties engage in
“flanking”maneuvers. For the modern Republican party, this would mean picking up economic liberals/social moderates. Third parties –two types: Dragging (like Ralph Nader) –encourage the party to move back to an old position. Leading (like George Wallace) –encourage the party to adopt a new position. |
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The Logic of Elections
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American democracy is representativedemocracy.
Madison emphasized the main differences between a democracy and a republic. Delegation of authority raises the possibility of agency loss. One solution is to hold regular, free, and competitive elections Citizens decide who represents them Prospect of future elections incentive to be responsive agents. Powerful incentives for the small set of citizens who want to replace the current officeholders to be watchful. |
