Do election victories really give presidents a 'mandate'?
Trump's Terms
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The Presidential Mandate: Perspectives and Implications
This chapter explores how U.S. presidents have understood and employed the idea of a 'mandate' post-election, contrasting viewpoints from leaders like George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama. It examines the role of political polarization in shaping these interpretations and the urgency new presidents feel to implement their agendas.
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