Bibliograph

Learning from loss, the Democrats, 2016-2020, Seth Masket

Type

Label

Learning from loss, the Democrats, 2016-2020, Seth Masket

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Learning from loss

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1178893135

Responsibility statement

Seth Masket

Sub title

the Democrats, 2016-2020

Summary

The Democrats' decision to nominate Joe Biden for 2020 was hardly a fluke but rather a strategic choice by a party that had elevated electability above all other concerns. In Learning from Loss, one of the nation's leading political analysts offers unique insight into the Democratic Party at a moment of uncertainty. Between 2017 and 2020, Seth Masket spoke with Democratic Party activists and followed the behavior of party leaders and donors to learn how the party was interpreting the 2016 election and thinking about a nominee for 2020. Masket traces the persistence of party factions and shows how interpretations of 2016 shaped strategic choices for 2020. Although diverse narratives emerged to explain defeat in 2016 - ranging from a focus on 'identity politics' to concerns about Clinton as a flawed candidate - these narratives collectively cleared the path for Biden

Table Of Contents

When the fools were right -- What we know about identity, ideology, and electability, and what we don't -- Interpreting loss -- When parties try to fix themselves -- The persistence of faction -- How narratives change voters -- The invisible primary becomes visible

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