When Approval Sinks: Power, War, Economy
How a sagging approval rating, fed by an unpopular war and economic strain, reshapes a president's authority, his party's odds, and the institutions caught in between.
Optimized for books about Understand why falling presidential approval driven by war and the economy threatens governing power and electoral prospects..
How Democracies DieSteven Levitsky, Daniel ZiblattHow Democracies Die explains institutional erosion and warning signs when leaders lose democratic restraints, matching...Shelf signal: Comparative Politics
Tyranny of the MinoritySteven Levitsky, Daniel ZiblattTyranny of the Minority examines minority rule and institutional design that helps explain how low approval can...Shelf signal: National Government
It's Even Worse Than It LooksThomas E. Mann, Norman J. OrnsteinIt’s Even Worse Than It Looks analyzes hyperpartisanship and congressional breakdown that shape how approval collapses...Shelf signal: Congress & Legislatures
2024Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager2024 provides inside reporting on the recent tumult of the presidency and administration choices that contextualize the...Shelf signal: Elections & Campaigns
The Doom LoopEswar S. PrasadThe Doom Loop links economic instability and policy feedbacks to political volatility, grounding the economic-side...Shelf signal: Trade & Tariffs
The Loudest Voice in the RoomGabriel ShermanThe Loudest Voice in the Room shows media dynamics that amplify polarization and shape public perceptions influencing...Shelf signal: Political Lives