The Partisan Presidency: From Reagan to Obama

by Richard Skinner

Book Overview

Since the 1980s the American chief executive has shifted from a paradigm of the "modern presidency" to the "partisan presidency," argues Richard Skinner. This timely and engaging account of how the president relates to political parties helps us understand how contemporary presidents have polarized the electorate, helped drive a wedge between Republicans and Democrats in Congress, put a strong partisan imprint upon the executive branch, and seek...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041573259X
• ISBN13: 9780415732598
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages