Candidate recruitment
CLEP American Government, Chapter 30 Candidate recruitment Candidate recruitment happens before nomination. Party leaders, elected officials, activists, donors, labor or business networks, community organizations, and respected local figures identify people who might run and try to persuade strong prospects to enter. They consider public reputation, experience, issue fit, fundraising ability, personal networks, communication skill, and […]
Iron triangles and issue networks
CLEP American Government, Chapter 29 Iron triangles and issue networks An iron triangle is a relatively stable, reciprocal relationship among three participants: a congressional committee or subcommittee, an administrative agency, and an organized interest. The committee supplies legislation, budgets, and oversight; the agency supplies implementation and expertise; the group supplies information, political support, and feedback […]
