Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index
The nature of presidential representation -- The centrist and partisan theories of presidential representation -- Measuring mass preferences and presidential issue stances -- Evaluating the centrist vs. partisan models of presidential representation -- Presidential persuasion and the mass public -- Centrism, partisanship, and public approval of the president’s job performance -- The efficacy for American democracy of non-centrist, partisan presidential representation.
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