Predicting the Presidency

How can a president leverage their position to win support for their initiatives? Predicting the Presidency explores the context of a presidency and challenges conventional wisdom about presidential leadership. The author, a leading presidential scholar, shows how understanding a president's strategic position can help predict their success in achieving their goals. With a focus on Barack Obama's presidency, this book sheds new light on the potential of presidential persuasion and provides a more realistic view of presidential leadership.