POLS 230 Study Guide - Final Guide: Republican National Committee, Blue Dog Coalition, Campaign Finance Reform In The United States

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Political Studies
• Course: POLS 230
• Professor: Catherine Conaghan

Document Summary

Road to the white house 2016 stephen j. wayne (course reserve) Continuing status of united states as a superpower. Refers to all things candidates do to prepare their campaign to run. Criticized american political process as a permanent campaign, as people prepare to run very early. Preparatory phase of campaign that precedes voting: the candidates decide. Hillary clinton"s decision to run affected joe biden"s decision to run. The individual must make the decision and may influence the decisions that other candidates may make. Republicans have a large size of field of candidates, turning out to be a big advantage for trump. Democrats have a smaller size of field, giving an advantage for hillary. She faced one person vs. trump facing 16: others decide. Interactions between candidate and other strategically- important actors. Media cover and ruminate the possible candidates in the field. Interactions typically done through media to elevate candidacy in advance of voting: key (and interactive) features of invisible primary.