Social Sciences
8 years ago

Public Opinion Drives American Politics: The Ultimate Political Game Changer

Public Opinion Quarterly
James A. Stimson. Tides of Consent: How Public Opinion Shapes American Politics. New York: Cambridge University Press. 2004. 206 pp. $55.00 (cloth); $16.99 (paper).
Mark D. Brewer

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The book "Tides of Consent: How Public Opinion Shapes American Politics" by James Stimson explains how public opinion influences American politics. Stimson argues that changes in public opinion are the most important factor in shaping political conflicts, strategies, and policies. Political elites pay attention to public opinion and adjust their actions accordingly. Ultimately, political change in America is driven by shifts in public opinion.