Description
Book SynopsisDevelops a theory of dual representation - where two legislators share the same geographical constituency - to explain Senators' behavior. This book demonstrates how the competitive structure of Senate delegations creates the potential for broad and responsive representation in the Senate.
Trade Review"One of the more interesting and innovative contemporary works on the behavior of U. S. senators... Schiller examines both systematic empirical data as well as individual case studies. Her data sources are both rich and diverse... I would recommend this text for undergraduates, graduate students, and congressional scholars alike."--Greg Thorson, Congress and the Presidency
Table of ContentsLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xi INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 1 A Theory of Dual Representation 12 CHAPTER 2 Choosing Different Institutional Career Paths 33 CHAPTER 3 Diversification and Media Recognition 63 CHAPTER 4 Reputation and Constituent Evaluation 88 CHAPTER 5 Expanding the Boundaries of Electoral Coalitions 113 CHAPTER 6 Economic Interests and Campaign Contributions 143 CHAPTER 7 Rethinking Senate Representation 161 APPENDIX A Measurement of Variables 175 APPENDIX B Questionnaire Mailed to Newspaper Editors and Reporters 177 APPENDIX C Newspaper Articles by Subject Matter, State, and Senator 179 REFERENCES 185 INDEX 193
