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Do Endorsements Matter? Group Influence in the 1984 Democratic Caucuses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2014

Ronald B. Rapoport ,
Walter J. Stone  and
Alan I. Abramowitz
Ronald B. Rapoport
Affiliation:
College of William and Mary
Walter J. Stone
Affiliation:
University of Colorado
Alan I. Abramowitz
Affiliation:
Emory University
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Abstract

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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Research Article
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American Political Science Review , Volume 85 , Issue 1 , March 1991 , pp. 193 - 203
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Copyright © American Political Science Association 1991 

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