博客來The prevailing wisdom in American politics suggests a historical shift in campaign dynamics--from party-driven operations to candidate-centered efforts. David C. W. Parker upends this narrative, contending instead that resources have always been the true foundation of campaign strategy.
In The Power of Money in Congressional Campaigns, Parker explores the evolving role of parties, interest groups, and candidates in the pursuit of electoral success. Grounded in extensive archival research and focused analysis of key U.S. Senate contests in the mid-twentieth century, his book demonstrates how institutional changes and regulatory reforms have redefined how campaign resources are acquired and used.
This insightful volume offers a compelling and corrective lens through which to view campaign behavior--not as partisan spectacle, but as a relentless, adaptive quest for political capital.
Volume 6 in the Congressional Studies Series
