¿ 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.…mehr
¿ 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.
Katherine H. Adams is a professor emerita of the Department of English at Loyola University New Orleans.
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Table of Contents Introduction One-Forging Their Own Political Family: The Sisters Satan, Woodhull and Claflin Two-Brothers and Sisters: Jeannette Rankin, Her Brother Wellington and Women Candidates Before 1920 Three-"Over His Dead Body": Widow's Succession as Family Connection Four-Husbands and Wives Five-Elizabeth Dole and Hillary Clinton: Two Wild Cases Six-Family Members in Generations Seven-The Development of the Connected Politician Eight-What Family Members Have Achieved Conclusion Appendix: Widows and Other Members of Political Families, in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House to the 115th Congress (2017-2019) Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Introduction One-Forging Their Own Political Family: The Sisters Satan, Woodhull and Claflin Two-Brothers and Sisters: Jeannette Rankin, Her Brother Wellington and Women Candidates Before 1920 Three-"Over His Dead Body": Widow's Succession as Family Connection Four-Husbands and Wives Five-Elizabeth Dole and Hillary Clinton: Two Wild Cases Six-Family Members in Generations Seven-The Development of the Connected Politician Eight-What Family Members Have Achieved Conclusion Appendix: Widows and Other Members of Political Families, in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House to the 115th Congress (2017-2019) Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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