Books in the Politics and Policy in American Institutions series

This text presents a treatment of the White House role in re-election efforts of contemporary presidents since 1956. It examines eight re-election campaigns from Eisenhower through to Clinton.

How does a re-election campaign affect the way a President makes policy? How does already being in the White House affect the way a candidate campaigns? This study compares eight re-election campaigns from Eisenhower to Clinton, identifying all the differences and similarities.

This book addresses the central question of how the interests of the poor gain representation in the political process by examining the interest group system.