Gubernatorial Stability in Iowa
A Stranglehold on Power
Published on 14. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-1-349-70789-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book uses a multi-method approach to explain why recent Iowa governors have been able to stay in office significantly longer than their peers. Voters in Iowa value a personal connection with their governor and those governors who ignore that expectation are held accountable at the polls.
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Edition
2015 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
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Bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-349-70789-8 (9781349707898)
DOI
10.1057/9781137528131
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Christopher W. Larimer
Gubernatorial Stability in Iowa: A Stranglehold on Power
A Stranglehold on Power
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10/2015
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Content
1. Introduction 2. The 'personal' power of Iowa governors since 1969 3. Gubernatorial popularity and power in Iowa since 1969 4. 'Iowa comfort' and doing the 'full Grassley' 5. Iowa voters on Iowa governors 6. In Iowa, it's the economy and the person