House Leadership Election History
Matthew Green explained how members of Congress choose their party leaders. He looked at past elections and voting patterns, and the key… read more
Matthew Green explained how members of Congress choose their party leaders. He looked at past elections and voting patterns, and the key factors that swung votes. He is the co-author of Choosing the Leader: Leadership Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this talk. close
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