Veto Rhetoric

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The book explores the increasing reliance of presidents on veto threats as a strategic bargaining tool in recent decades. It serves as a companion to Sam Kernell's earlier work on presidential public appeals, offering insights that challenge existing understandings of presidential-congressional relations. By analyzing this trend, the study encourages scholars to rethink the dynamics between the presidency and Congress, highlighting the evolving nature of political strategy in American governance.