The rise of the president's permanent campaign
By: Brendan J. Doherty
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Lawrence, Kan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9780700618590; 9780700618606
Subjects: Presidents; Political campaigns; History
Description: "While the presidency has always been a political office, the distinction between campaigning and governing has become increasingly blurred in recent years. Yet no one until now has documented the phenomenon of the “permanent campaign” and analyzed its impact on the executive office. In this eye-opening book, Brendan Doherty provides empirical evidence of the growing focus by American presidents on electoral concerns throughout their terms in office and examines the implications of that trend"--p. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Presidents and the permanent campaign; title: The president as fundraiser-in-chief; title: The president as party-builder-in-chief; title: Strategic travel and the permanent campaign; title: The evolving role of White House staff in electoral decision-making; title: The implications of the permanent campaign.