Beyond Ideology

Beyond Ideology argues that partisan battles in Congress are often centered around competition for power, rather than disagreement over the role of government. Frances Lee reveals how even issues that both liberals and conservatives agree on can be transformed into partisan conflicts, and how Senators exploit good government measures and floor debate to embarrass opponents and burnish their own party’s image. This book is a timely exploration of the nature of partisan conflict in Congress and what stands in the way of efforts to reduce polarization.