The Politics of the Presidency

Get the most up-to-date coverage and analysis of the presidency with this comprehensive text. "The Politics of the Presidency maintains a balance between historical context and contemporary scholarship on the executive branch, providing a solid foundation for any presidency course. The Ninth Edition offers a thorough analysis of the change and continuity in the presidency during Barack Obama's two terms in an entrenched partisan environment, looks at the competitive setting for the upcoming 2016 election and presents the challenges and opportunities a new president will soon face.