The Politics of Constraint: House Republicans in Retrospect and Prospect

William F. Connelly Jr., Washington and Lee University
John J. Pitney Jr., Claremont McKenna College

Abstract

One must grade House Republicans on a curve. As co-partisans of President Bush, they were the party of government. As the minority in the House, they were also the party of opposition. This combination severely limited their power and political choices. Nevertheless, they did manage to win some defensive victories and score some public-relations points.

Recommended Citation

Connelly, William F. Jr. and Pitney, John J. Jr. (2008) "The Politics of Constraint: House Republicans in Retrospect and Prospect," The Forum: Vol. 6 : Iss. 3, Article 2.
DOI: 10.2202/1540-8884.1261
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol6/iss3/art2

 
 
 
 

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