Political Parties in the Age of Television
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about the decline in influence of the political parties, beginning in the 1970's, when television shifted the focus of campaigns to the candidates rather than their parties. "People began to conc...
Moving to Extremes
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen explains that both major political parties today are embracing more extreme agendas than they have in the past. As a result, Mr. Gergen notes, more Americans than ever say...
Frames of Reference: Party Affiliation and Political Attitudes
The clearest line of demarcation in the political arena exists between the two major political parties. Ethnic and socioeconomic characteristics often lead people to choose one party over another. People tend to become more stably partisan the older...