Claiming Her Place in Congress

Women from American Political Families as Legislators

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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The fall of 2018 saw an unprecedented number of women elected to Congress, changing estimates of how long it might take to achieve equal representation. For the first time, women candidates used techniques honed by America's political families, which have helped women enter politics since 1916. Drawing on extensive research and conversations with successful women politicians, this book offers a history of the political opportunities provided through familial connections. Family networks have a long history of enabling women to run for political office. There is much for the latest group of candidates to emulate.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-07-22
Mått152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt318 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor246
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476677187

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Table of ContentsIntroductionOne—Forging Their Own Political Family: The Sisters Satan, Woodhull and ClaflinTwo—Brothers and Sisters: Jeannette Rankin, Her Brother Wellington and Women Candidates Before 1920Three—“Over His Dead Body”: Widow’s Succession as Family ConnectionFour—Husbands and WivesFive—Elizabeth Dole and Hillary Clinton: Two Wild CasesSix—Family Members in GenerationsSeven—The Development of the Connected PoliticianEight—What Family Members Have AchievedConclusionAppendix: Widows and Other Members of Political Families, in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House to the 115th Congress (2017–2019)Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex