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Partisanship / by Mooney, Carla,1970-editor.(CARDINAL)349099;
The two-party system has long characterized American politics but partisanship, as it is understood, is a relatively recent phenomenon. Partisanship is not simply based on one's voting record, but a totalizing sense of identification with one party over the other. Consequently, the US political climate is more polarized than ever before. Though this fact is often reported with alarm, it may be too soon to determine whether partisanship actually damages democracy. This volume examines what partisanship means, how this differs from historical partisanship, its contributing factors, and the effect it has on the country.Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-125) and index.
Subjects: Essays.; Young adult literature.; Political culture; Political parties;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Radical American partisanship : mapping violent hostility, its causes, and the consequences for democracy / by Kalmoe, Nathan P.,Author(DLC)no2016134309; Mason, LillianaAuthor(DLC)no2017124866;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-203) and index.Recognizing partisan extremes -- Radical historical roots -- Radical partisan psychology -- Identifying radical partisans. The scope of radicalism; Trends : stumbling toward a breakdown; Who are the radical partisans? -- Radical behaviors and the impact of conditions and events. From radical views to aggressive behavior; Historical precedents and reasons for violence; Reactions to election losses and violent events -- Communicating radicalism. Words matter; The future of radical partisanship : risks and opportunities."On January 6 we witnessed what many of us consider a failed insurrection at the US Capitol. But others think this was political violence in service of the preservation of our democracy. When did our political views become extreme? When did guns and violence become a feature of American politics? Nathan Kalmoe and Lily Mason have been researching the increase in radical partisanship in American politics and the associated increasing propensity to support or engage in violence through a series of surveys and survey experiments for several years. Kalmoe and Mason argue that many Americans have become increasingly radical in their identification with their political party and more inclined to view partisans of the other party negatively as people. Their reactions to opposing political views give little room for respect or compromise and make increasing numbers of Americans more likely to either participate in political violence or to view those who do so on behalf of their party favorably..."--.
Subjects: Party affiliation; Radicalism; Political violence; Political culture;
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25 lies : exposing democrats' most dangerous, seductive, damnable, destructive lies and how to refute them / by Ellison, Vince Everett,author.;
As a young man, Ellison was a prison guard working in the worst cellblock imaginable: the one housing mass murderers, rapists, child molesters, and others who would never be released, and whose crimes would never be redeemed in this world. He saw the face of evil up close... and to his dismay and sadness that he has seen that same evil later in life. This time, not in the faces of hardened, incarcerated criminals, but in the eyes of the leaders of the Democratic party. Here he argues that the leaders of America's "progressive" party aren't just wrong on their policy stances-- they are deliberately and intently destructive. He implores his fellow Americans and Christians to open their eyes to the damage being done to the nation's heart and soul in the name of progressivism. -- adapted from back cover.
Subjects: Bible and politics.; Partisanship.;
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In defense of partisanship / by Zelizer, Julian E.,author.(CARDINAL)309210;
Includes bibliographical references."This book reimagines what partisanship might look like going forward from today. A new era of party-oriented reforms has the potential to pay respect the deep differences that divide us while simultaneously creating a more functional path on which two responsible political parties compete to shape policy while still being able to govern"--Provided by publisher.Partisanship, what is it good for? -- How did we get here? -- Dream fulfilled? -- What went wrong? -- Toward responsible partisanship circa the 2020s.
Subjects: Two-party systems; Opposition (Political science); Party affiliation;
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The American Presidency; leadership, partisanship, and popularity. by Brown, Stuart Gerry,1912-1991.(CARDINAL)130124;
"Notes and references": pages 261-268.
Subjects: Presidents;
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The class of '74 : Congress after Watergate and the roots of partisanship / by Lawrence, John A.,1949-author.(CARDINAL)413718;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction : we came here to take the Bastille -- Toothless, sapless, and secretive -- Seeds of rebellion -- The class : diverse and determined -- The reinforcements -- The revolution -- Time to put on the long pants -- Thermidor -- The Republican reformers -- Revolution or skirmish? -- Before you can save the world, save your seat -- Coda for reform -- Reform and the rise of polarization -- Conclusion : a hinge point in history."In November 1974, following the historic Watergate scandal, Americans went to the polls determined to cleanse American politics. Instead of producing the Republican majority foreshadowed by Richard Nixon's 1972 landslide, dozens of GOP legislators were swept out of the House, replaced by 76 reforming Democratic freshmen. In The Class of '74, John A. Lawrence examines how these newly elected representatives bucked the status quo in Washington, helping to effectuate unprecedented reforms. Lawrence's long-standing work in Congress afforded him unique access to former members, staff, House officers, journalists, and others, enabling him to challenge the time-honored reputation of the Class as idealistic, narcissistic, and naïve "Watergate Babies." Their observations help reshape our understanding of the Class and of a changing Congress through frank, humorous, and insightful opinions."--Dust jacket.
Subjects: United States. Congress 1977-1979);
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Fight club politics : how partisanship is poisoning the House of Representatives / by Eilperin, Juliet.(CARDINAL)549950;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; United States. Congress. House.; United States. Congress. House; Political parties; Apportionment (Election law); Election districts;
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I love you, but I hate your politics : how to protect your intimate relationships in a poisonous partisan world / by Safer, Jeanne,author.(CARDINAL)394149;
Includes index.Introduction: a house divided -- The endless fight -- Young and foolish -- Family feuds I -- Family feuds II -- Relentless hope -- Enemies no longer -- Three Trump supporters and the women who love-or leave-them -- What is a core value? -- We love the things we love for what they are.Do you thrust unsolicited partisan articles upon your spouse? Are you convinced that you can change your coworker's mind, if you could only argue forcefully enough? Have you gone from befriending to ٢defriending٣ the people once closest to you? Don't give up hope; Dr. Jeanne Safer is here to help. Since the election of Donald J. Trump, political disagreements have been ravaging our personal relationships like never before. This already widespread phenomenon will continue to grow unless we learn to fight it. From friends to relatives to lovers, no relationship is immune to this crisis. I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics draws from interviews with every type of politically mixed couple, as well as Dr. Safer's own experiences as a die-hard liberal happily married to a stalwart conservative. The result is a practical guide to maintaining respect and intimacy in our increasingly divided world. I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics is sure to educate and entertain anyone who has felt the strain of ideological differences in their personal life. No matter which side of the fence you're on, Dr. Safer offers frank, practical advice for salvaging and strengthening your bonds with your loved ones. This book is required reading for any politically minded friend, relative, or significant other in the Trump era.
Subjects: Political culture; Partisanship.; Interpersonal conflict.; Interpersonal relations; Party affiliation;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 11
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Andrew Jackson and the politics of martial law : nationalism, civil liberties, and partisanship / by Warshauer, Matthew,1965-(CARDINAL)478547;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-297) and index.New Orleans under martial law -- Jackson as a military chieftain : the presidential elections of 1824 and 1828 -- The congressional refund bill : a partisan battle -- Liberty, power, and partisanship : the debate over republicanism in the 1840s -- Jackson versus the judiciary : the dispute over contempt of court -- The evolution of martial law -- Andrew Jackson and martial law during the Civil War.
Subjects: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845; Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845; Civil rights; Martial law; Martial law; Nationalism;
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The second civil war : how extreme partisanship has paralyzed Washington and polarized America / by Brownstein, Ronald.(CARDINAL)167811;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 463-467) and index.America divided -- The age of partisan armies -- The age of bargaining -- The age of transition -- The age of transition II : the rise of hyperpartisanship -- The great sorting out -- The president of half of America -- The 51percent solution : Republican strategy in the Bush years -- The opposition in an age of polarization -- Beyond division.An epic, shrewd big-picture analysis of the forces that have made this era in American politics as divisive and bitterly partisan as any since the Civil War. Journalist Brownstein diagnoses the electoral, demographic, and institutional forces that have brought such change over the American political landscape, pulling politics to the margins and leaving precious little common ground for compromise. Displaying the deep historical perspective for which he is noted, Brownstein begins with a history of the evolving climate for partisanship since the dawn of the modern political era in 1896, presenting a reinterpretation of American politics and the personalities who have shaped it since Theodore Roosevelt. Offering both sweeping analysis and intimate detail, Brownstein captures the currents that have led to today's dangerous impasse, and ends with a menu of clear and compelling ways out of our collective dilemma.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Political parties; Political culture; Opposition (Political science); Divided government;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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