Nelson Ch. 7 - The Presidency and the Nominating Process: Politics and Power
Richard Pious
Pious discusses the process by which we nominate candidates for president and how it has evolved over time, and how these changes have effected the presidency.
What have been the various methods across history that have been used to handle presidential nominations?
More importantly, what have been the functional consequences of each of these methods for the presidency?
How have they effected the president's relationship with his party, his cabinet and with the American public?
What impact have these changes had on what kinds of candidates are likely to be successful candidates?
How would you evaluate the modern nomination process? In your opinion, does it function well? Why or why not?
