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Political sophistication is a construct in the field of political psychology. It concerns the extent to which a person has knowledge of political activity, assimilates information and forms political views. One of the earliest uses of the term was by Robert C. Luskin in his paper Explaining Political Sophistication (1990).
Cover of Master of the Senate. Master of the Senate is a book that deals with the Senatorial career of Lyndon B. Johnson by the American writer Robert Caro.. In Master of the Senate, Caro chronicles Johnson's rapid ascent in the United States Congress, particularly focusing on his tenure from 1949 to 1960 as Senate majority leader with the aim to show "how legislative power works in America". [1]
Political opportunism is interpreted in different ways, but usually refers to one or more of the following: Maximizing political influence at any cost: Political opportunism is a style focused on increasing political influence at all costs, including seizing every available opportunity to extend power, regardless of whether it aligns with long-term goals.
“He demonstrated political acumen and strength in his state by helping his preferred candidate win a difficult primary in dominant fashion.” Vance ceded credit to Trump.
Many Democratic voters thought they were feeling a vibe shift by the time Nov. 5 rolled around in this year’s U.S. election cycle. Most polls showed a tight race, but some numbers from Ohio ...
His ability to help secure the confirmation of Trump’s Cabinet choices, especially the most unorthodox ones, will be a key measure of the vice president-elect’s political acumen and sway.
Political posturing, also known as political grandstanding (from the notion of performing to crowds in the grandstands), political theatre, or "kabuki", [1] is the use of speech or actions to gain political support through emotional or affective appeals. It applies especially to appeals that are seen as hollow or lacking political or economic ...
Along the way, Vance demonstrated his political nimbleness and acumen. He overcame his past criticism of Trump to win the coveted veepstakes against a field of formidable opponents.