The Strategic President challenges the belief that presidential power lies in persuasion. It argues that successful presidents like Lincoln and FDR create change by identifying and seizing opportunities, rather than convincing others. This book redefines presidential scholarship and offers key insights into effective governance strategies.
In "Overreach," scholar George Edwards examines Barack Obama's presidency, arguing that his struggle to achieve goals stemmed from strategic missteps rather than tactical failures. By attempting to persuade the public and Republicans during a crisis, he proposed a polarizing agenda that ultimately alienated many and led to significant electoral losses for Democrats.
Thoroughly revised and updated, with an extensive analysis of the 2008 election, this book remains the best analysis of the Electoral College for both students and general readers. “The best book available on the electoral college. Edwards provides both an excellent review of the workings of the electoral college and an incisive analysis of the failings of the institution.”—Marty Wattenberg, University of California, Irvine "A wonderfully accessible discussion of every aspect of the system by which presidents are elected in the United States. . . . Edwards's book will be of interest to scholars and instructors focusing on the presidency (both currently and historically), as well as campaigns and elections."—David A. Dulio, Historian
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