There is some political science on this question. Perhaps the leading article in
"Dynamic Representation" by James Stimson and his colleagues, American Political
Science Review, 1995. They argue policy follows public opinion closely.
John Samples
Washington, DC
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From: fabio guillermo rojas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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Subject: Re: Republican Reversal
> These are all good comments on the Republican reversal. Thus, I take it
> that the list agrees that democracy works pretty well in reflecting the
> wishes of the voters.
> Alex
I'd say democracy reflects general trend in voter opinion pretty
well, although some policies may be way out of whack. For example,
who would argue that either Bush or Gore is very far from the median
voter (except on abortion)? Or that conservative states like Idaho
tend to have more conservative policies?
Fabio
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