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Political parties and the membership problem

Political parties and the membership problem. Selective incentives. Material Solidary Purposive. The Spoils System. 1828-1883 Pendleton Act Consequences for party organization Consequences for mobilization of voters. Number of civil servants under merit system, 1816-1921.

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Political parties and the membership problem

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  1. Political parties and the membership problem

  2. Selective incentives • Material • Solidary • Purposive

  3. The Spoils System • 1828-1883 • Pendleton Act • Consequences for party organization • Consequences for mobilization of voters

  4. Number of civil servants under merit system, 1816-1921

  5. Rise In Civil Service Employment

  6. Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections, 19th Century

  7. Rutan vs. Republican Party of Illinois (1990) • Governor hired only Republicans to fill open slots • Supreme Court: • Practice violates first amendment rights of speech and association

  8. Parties today Material incentives • Jobs for loyal work • Assistant deputy undersecretary…. • White House/congressional staff jobs • Perks for giving money • Overnights in the Lincoln Bedroom • Access • Emotional/solidary incentives • Purposive incentives

  9. Professionals Want to win (so they can get benefits of winning) Want efficient party organization Moderate Amateurs Want the party to embody their own beliefs Want democratic party organization More radical/purist Different incentives for professionals and amateurs

  10. Karl Rove’s innovations • Rewards for participation Rewards like: • Help moving up in the organization/ running for office • Screen savers • Bumper stickers • Mugs • Social approval/lessened pressure • Using micro-targeting to find supporters

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