I'd like to learn more about how the Democratic and Republican parties function, concretely, at present.
Specifically: how establishment forces (influential donors, party officials, incumbents) influence the rise of candidates (at any level), and how these candidates integrated into the parties activities. I'm particularly interested in the role of
political consultants (in media, fundraising, messaging) - what dynamics are at play as they are hired by candidates, how do these consultants' careers develop, what pressures do they face from the establishment, and what role do they play in shaping the policy positions?
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posted by phrontist
on May 8, 2013 -
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What are the main foreign policy problems facing Obama and his administration right now?
posted by espada0
on Mar 6, 2012 -
24 answers
How did the U.S. House of Representatives pass the payroll tax cut extension yesterday when hardly any members were present?
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posted by Tin Man
on Dec 24, 2011 -
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Socialism. I keep hearing this word in regards to our current health care reform. I'm fairly sure most of the people I know don't really know what it actually means (my mother, for example) - I'm not even sure I know anymore. Are there already socialized programs in the US and, if so, please give me examples I can share?
posted by _paegan_
on Mar 22, 2010 -
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What just happened on C-Span? There was some health care related vote. What exactly did that vote decide?
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posted by stuart_s
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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A question about Presidential power -- specifically, for the implementation of carbon reduction initiatives including a cap-and-trade system.
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posted by dondiego87
on Nov 18, 2007 -
12 answers
Yet
ANOTHER Election Night
Question: What network should I be locked into on Tuesday night? I want fairness, either by straight non-partisanship or true balance, good solid analysis of what each state's results mean as we go, and some personality and banter to keep it interesting. ABC? CNN? MSNBC? FOX News? (hah. just kidding about that one.)
posted by John Kenneth Fisher
on Nov 1, 2004 -
29 answers
