Does Legislative Television Alter the Relationship Between Voters and Politicians?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2002
Department
Political Science, International Development, and International Affairs
Abstract
Using a simultaneous probit model, the present study examines differences in potential viewership of federal legislative television across the 50 states. A unique 1986 survey of C-SPAN2 subscribership provided by Crain and Goff (1988) is employed. With data from the 99th Congress, the estimates suggest that senators with great potential constituent audiences will exhibit an increased likelihood of employing parliamentary devices (such as the filibuster) that offer an opportunity for political posturing or grandstanding in a persuasive advertising manner.
Publication Title
Rationality and Society
Volume
14
Issue
1
First Page
109
Last Page
128
Recommended Citation
Mixon, F. G.
(2002). Does Legislative Television Alter the Relationship Between Voters and Politicians?. Rationality and Society, 14(1), 109-128.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/3693