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Party Structure

Chapter 7: Wilson AP Government and Politics. Party Structure. Homework: Read Wilson, Chapter 7 (171-182) and take notes Read Woll , Chapter 4, “Towards a More Responsible Two-Party System” (183-186). Key Ideas About Political Party Structure.

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Party Structure

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  1. Chapter 7: Wilson AP Government and Politics Party Structure • Homework: • Read Wilson, Chapter 7 (171-182) and take notes • Read Woll, Chapter 4, “Towards a More Responsible Two-Party System” (183-186)

  2. Key Ideas About Political Party Structure • Idea that national party controls all state parties is erroneous; think confederate-style structure • There have been many reforms to the way in which the national conventions go about their business. • With regard to form and function, state parties are different. • There are several different reasons why state parties are created and maintained

  3. State and Local Parties • Every state has both a Democratic and Republican party • Central committee, usually chosen by members in variety of ways: Primaries, convention, caucuses • What incentives motivate people to join a party, or for parties to be created/maintained? • Money/Jobs = Machine Party • For what reasons did machines begin to fade? • Principle = Ideological Party • “reform clubs” within the major parties; are more liberal and conservative than the “regulars” • Enjoyment/social reward = Solidary groups • Because of “sponsor” = Sponsored Organizations • UAW in Detroit basically sponsors the Dem party there • Big Name = PersonalFollowing • Bush, Kennedy, Clinton?

  4. National Conventions • Purpose of the conventions? • Much debate over how delegates to these will be chosen, and also how they are allocated to states • Chosen mostly by primaries; some by caucuses • Generally speaking, most reforms to the conventions have aimed to create more interparty democracy • For example, who would be chosen from within the party to go to the convention? • More women, minorities… • Democratic “Superdelegates” – positive or negative change?

  5. Leaders, Delegates, Rank/File, And Voters • Parties are pushed in two directions • To nominate a candidate pleasing to the base, and to run a campaign that will appeal to voters • Win the base, then win the center…with same person • Problem is that most leaders are more liberal/ conservative than delegates,… • … who are more liberal /conservative than rank/file, • …who are again more liberal/conservative than voters

  6. The 2012 Primary “Mess” • Mostly concerns the Republican party (and the party committees in each state • Four “early” states are supposed to have primaries/caucuses first • Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina • But many states are trying to move their selection contest earlier, into January of ‘12 and perhaps even Dec. ’11 • Seems that all we can say is that there will be a good deal of moving around

  7. Republican Primary and caucus dates • ^ Epstein, Reid J. (October 5, 2011). "Nevada caucuses set for Jan. 14". Politico. Retrieved October 6, 2011. • ^"S.C. GOP primary to be held Jan. 21". The State. October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011. • ^"It's official: Florida's presidential primary is Jan. 31". Orlando Sentinel. September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011. • ^"Maine GOP to Caucus Between February 4-11". Frontloading HQ. September 17, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011. • ^ Associated Press (September 24, 2011). "Colorado GOP moves up 2012 caucuses to Feb. 7". Denver Post.

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