Who Leads Whom?: Presidents, Policy, and the Public (Studies in Communication, Media & Public Opinion)

by Brandice Canes -wrone (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $31.43

  An ambitious study that addresses some of the most important questions in contemporary American politics: Do presidents pander to public opinion by backing popular policy measures that they believe would actually harm the country? Why do presidents go public with policy appeals? And do those appeals affect legislative outcomes?