Opting Out of Congress: Partisan Polarization and the Decline of Moderate Candidates

Synopsis

The Book Argues That Ideological Moderates Have Opted Out Of Congressional Politics Because Of The Hyperpartisanship That Pervades Congress Today. The Choices Have Changed -- Party Fit And The Calculus Of Candidacy -- Ideology, Attitude, And Political Ambition -- Ideological Moderates Won't Run For Congress -- Where The Action Is: Asymmetric Polarization And Open Seats -- Ideological Moderates Won't Stay In Congress -- The Growing Partisan Gap In Women's Representation -- Toward A Less Polarized Congress? Danielle M. Thomsen. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 176-191) And Index.