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Theories that Challenge the Idea of Party Renewal - Coggle Diagram
Theories that Challenge the Idea of Party Renewal
A lack of incentives
Candidates control their own funding and are not reliant on their party for funding
Parties have not control over candidates selection
Difficult for the party to reward loyalty
Communication with Voters
Parties have lost their traditional function as the communication route
Communicate through rallies
Television & opinion polls
Role of party is cut out
Parties struggle to have a coherent party line
Emergence of Movements
Americans are more likely to join a movement than a party
Movements influence parties
Seek to influence the party from without
Undermines party attempts for coherent legislation
Different caucuses competing for dominance
Own Opinion
Movement are important
Parties are still a key part of identity