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Do Endorsements Matter? Group Influence in the 1984 Democratic Caucuses

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  • Rapoport, Ronald B.
  • Stone, Walter J.
  • Abramowitz, Alan I.

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Although candidates are very concerned about garnering prenomination group endorsements, there is virtually no research on the effects of such endorsements at the presidential level. In 1984, teachers', women's, and labor groups all endorsed Mondale for the Democratic nomination. Using a survey of Democratic caucus participants, we examine the effects of these endorsements on both candidate support and prenomination activity for the endorsed candidate. We find substantial effects of labor and teachers' group endorsements on the candidate choice of their members, but virtually no effect of women's groups. Labor union membership also had the greatest impact on campaign activity for Mondale.

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  • Rapoport, Ronald B. & Stone, Walter J. & Abramowitz, Alan I., 1991. "Do Endorsements Matter? Group Influence in the 1984 Democratic Caucuses," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 85(1), pages 193-203, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:apsrev:v:85:y:1991:i:01:p:193-203_17
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    1. Potters, Jan & Sloof, Randolph & van Winden, Frans, 1997. "Campaign expenditures, contributions and direct endorsements: The strategic use of information and money to influence voter behavior," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 13(1), pages 1-31, February.
    2. Roland Zullo, 2008. "Union Membership and Political Inclusion," ILR Review, Cornell University, ILR School, vol. 62(1), pages 22-38, October.
    3. Potters, Jan & Sloof, Randolph, 1996. "Interest groups: A survey of empirical models that try to assess their influence," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 12(3), pages 403-442, November.

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