James A. Davis
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
5 Papers
James A. Davis is an academic researcher from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. The author has contributed to research in topics: GEORGE (programming language) & Presidency. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 5 publications.
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The Public Presidency: The Pursuit of Popular Support. By Edwards George C. III. (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1983. Pp. x + 276. $16.95, cloth; $8.95 paper.)
Abstract: a wealth of material that each may find useful. In discussing each topic, Dinkin tries, within the limitations imposed by uneven availability of material, to cover each of the 13 states separately as well as offering generalizations about the new nation. Dinkin believes that most historians have neglected the Revolutionary era, seeing the 1790s when national parties emerged as the period of major transformation, and he seeks in this work "to provide the first comprehensive analysis of the subject" (p. ix). Indeed, he has gathered reference items from many sources. As to the explanation of the voting behavior that Dinkin chronicles, he says:
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Two "parties" among registered oklahoma democrats: the clark, edwards and kerry constituencies
TL;DR: This paper found that many registered Democrats do not identify with the Democratic Party in Oklahoma and identify themselves as strong Republicans through strong Republicans despite still being registered as Democrats, and that one reason why Oklahoma put two candidates ahead of the front runner is that registered Democrats, especially conservative Democrats, prefer to vote their individual preference rather than for the Democrat seen as most likely to win the presidency.
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Profiles and stereotypes of lobbyists in oklahoma
TL;DR: This paper surveyed registered Oklahoma lobbyists by mail during the winter, spring, and summer of 2006 and found that the proportion of minority and female lobbyists is lower than in the population and electorate.
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Exploring the "inside/outside" dichotomy: views of oklahoma lobbyists
James A. Davis,Amy Blose +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the response data of Oklahoma lobbyists to items on fourteen lobbying techniques suggests there are four, not two, factors, i.e., electioneering and personal persuasion, information and advocacy mobilization, publicity and legislative strategizing and decision-implementation.
Presidential press conferences : a critical approach
James A. Davis,Carolyn Smith +1 more
TL;DR: Denton, Jr. as mentioned in this paper discusses the limits of press conference reform, and the evolution of the adversarial relationship between the press conference and the adversary, as well as the role of good questions and good answers.