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Leadership in the U.S. Senate - Herding Cats in the Modern Era (Paperback)
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Leadership in the U.S. Senate - Herding Cats in the Modern Era (Paperback)
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Unlike leadership in the House of Representatives, the nature of
Senate leadership continues to remain a mystery to so many. Due to
the absence of an "operator's manual," leaders have had to use
their individual skills, intelligence, and personalities to lead
the Senate, which means they each have had their own unique
leadership style. How have Senate majority leaders advanced their
agendas in this traditionally egalitarian institution, a chamber
like no other legislative body, where they must balance the rights
of 99 independent senators with the collective needs of their
party? Featuring a foreword by Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell, Leadership in the U.S. Senate offers students a
comprehensive and contemporary examination of three different eras
in the evolution of the Senate. Collectively, contributions written
by those who have served the senators offer insight into how
different Senate leaders have operated, chronicle changes in Senate
life over the past four decades, and describe how they have changed
the institution. The chapters cover: How leadership styles are
shaped by both individualism and party goals Eight biographical
perspectives from Senator Howard Baker (R-TN) to Senator Harry Reid
(D-NV) The political context of the Senate during which the
respective majority leader served Individual leadership style and
performance in office Contributions individuals made to the
institution while serving as majority leaders This book paves the
way for political scientists and others to examine the topic of
Senate leadership.
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