Addressing the State of the Union: The Evolution And Impact of the Presidents's Big Speech

Hoffman, Donna R.; Howard, Alison D.

ISBN 10: 1588264513 / ISBN 13: 9781588264510

Published by Lynne Rienner Pub, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Addressing the State of the Union: The Evolution And Impact of the Presidents's Big Speech
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588264513
• ISBN 13: 9781588264510
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.05 pounds

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Synopsis

The State of the Union is no ordinary speech on at least two accounts: it is a fundamental statement of how a president approaches current policy debates, and it is the one presidential address that US citizens are most likely to hear each year. Donna Hoffman and Alison Howard document the political significance and legislative impact, or often, lack of impact, of this most visible of presidential communications. Exploring how and why the State of the Union address came to be a key tool in the exercise of presidential power, the authors outline the ways presidents use it to gain attention, to communicate with target audiences, and to make specific policy proposals. Their richly textured analysis offers a penetrating look at the complex relationship between contemporary presidential leadership and Congressional lawmaking.

About the Author

Donna R. Hoffman is assistant professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa. Alison D. Howard is adjunct instructor of political science at Dominican University of California.