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60. The Obama Administration and United States Trade Policy

Author

Ashbee, Edward and Waddan, Alex

Subjects
Commercial policy -- Political aspects, International economic relations -- Political aspects, Political parties, Political science
Abstract

To authenticate to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-923X.2010.02088.x Byline: EDWARD ASHBEE (1), ALEX WADDAN (2) Keywords: Obama; trade; public policy; interest groups; voter coalitions Abstract: For all the focus on economic issues in the wake of the crisis of 2008 the Obama administration has remained ambiguous about a central component of economic policy. As both candidate and President, Obama has sent mixed messages about trade policy. This ambiguity reflects wider uncertainty within the Democratic Party about global trading relationships and this paper explores and assesses the reasons for this uncertainty. A large part of the answer lies in the disparate sources of support for the Democrats. That is, the party has courted support from interest groups and core groups of voters that have widely divergent views about the value of trade liberalisation. Author Affiliation: (1)Works at the International Center for Business and Politics, Copenhagen Business School. (2)Works at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester.

Published
2010

62. The Trump Administration and China: Policy Continuity or Transformation?

Author

Ashbee, Edward, Hurst, Steven, Ashbee, Edward, and Hurst, Steven

Abstract

The long-run consequences of the Trump presidency on US foreign policy have been a subject of debate. Policy towards China is one arena in which observers have argued that Trump's impact has been significant and is likely to outlast him. Indeed, it might be considered transformational. Many of the commentaries have, however, been largely anecdotal. So as to provide a more rigorous analysis of policy transformation we employ a previously developed framework that focuses on ideational shifts, the development of new or reconfigured interests that are allied to a particular policy, and institutional changes as a basis for change to be considered transformational and thereby enduring. Applying these criteria to Trump's China policy we argue that while there has been a paradigmatic change structured around the embrace of “strategic competition”, there have been some, but rather more limited, shifts in the character of interest configurations and institutional structures. We nonetheless conclude that while policy transformation is incomplete the changes that the Trump White House wrought have been profound and are very likely to shape the actions of future administrations.

Published
2021

79. Marriage, the family and contemporary American politics

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States -- Political aspects, Marriage -- Political aspects, Family -- Political aspects, Political campaigns -- Social policy, Government, Political science
Abstract

This article discusses measures by American policy-makers in the 1990s to implement legislative reforms to bolster the marriage and family, which some believe are deteriorating through increasing divorce and out-of-wedlock births. The author suggests that these 'pro-family' reforms may be impeded by the American public's ambivalence toward reform despite support for the need to rebuild family, and through differences over the notion of fatherhood, the role of the market, and homosexuality.

Published
2001

80. The also-rans: Nader, Buchanan and the 2000 US presidential election

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States -- Elections, Elections -- 2000 AD, Presidential candidates -- Political activity, Politics -- Public opinion, Political science, Green Party of the United States -- Management, Reform Party (United States) -- Management
Abstract

The significant impact of Ralph Nader's (Green Party) and Patrick Buchanan's (Reform Party) presidential candidacy during the 2000 elections is discussed. The author examines their political ideology, campaign strategies, and the long-term implications of their candidacy, arguing the elections signified the demise of the Reform Party and marked an electoral two party system, while demonstrating a shift in the publics mentality toward politics.

Published
2001

84. 'Remoralization': American society and politics in the 1990s

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Conservatism -- United States, Religious Right (American politics) -- Influence, Right and left (Political science) -- Religious aspects, Religion and politics -- United States, Political science
Abstract

Goaded by conservative researchers and public figures such as William J. Bennett, Charles Murray, and others, the US may be turning toward a higher standard of public and private morality. Welfare reform and the delining crime rate in the 1990s are among many topics analyzed.

Published
2000

86. US political parties: more differences within than between?

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Officials and employees, United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Political parties, Political science
Abstract

Although there are still important cleavages within US parties, this article argues that the differences between them may be becoming more important. In the USA the divisions within the major [...]

Published
2009

87. Federalism in the USA: does the US Constitution, underpinned by the principle of federalism, still hold good or is the US government becoming more centralised--and how might the presidential election in November 2008 affect the issue of federalism?

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States. Supreme Court -- Political activity, Presidents -- Elections, Presidents -- Political aspects
Abstract

In a federal system political power is divided between the central govern ment and subcentral forms of government such as states. This goes beyond simple devolution, which is often a […]

Published
2008

88. How effective is Congress? British commentators and backbench politicians have traditionally looked at the US Congress with envy. But were they right to do so?

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United Kingdom. Parliament -- Political activity, United States. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary -- Political activity, Legislators -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political activity
Abstract

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] British MPs have often been described as 'lobby fodder', but members of Congress readily defy the party whip. Select committees in the House of Commons seem to have […]

Published
2007

89. The Trump foreign policy record and the concept of transformational change

Author

Ashbee, Edward, Hurst, Steven, Ashbee, Edward, and Hurst, Steven

Abstract

While there has been debate about the extent to which US foreign policy has been transformed since President Trumpfirst took office in 2017, the concept of transformational policy change has not been defined with any degree of precision. The purpose of this article is, primarily, to establish such a definition. It does this by drawing upon a number of the literatures that address domestic policy processes, in particular the work of Karl Polanyi, to suggest that transformational change rests upon paradigmatic shifts, the reconfiguration of interests, large scale institutional re-ordering and changed logics. Application of the definition to the Trump foreign policy leads us to conclude that while the Trump foreign policy owes much to the militant internationalism of the Bush years its understanding of nations and“globalism”and abandonment of a defining moral purpose represent, although incipient, partial and variegated, the beginnings of transformational change.

Published
2020

90. US political parties: who said the party was over? Studies of the US political process have often referred to the 'decline' of the major political parties. How far has this decline progressed?

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Political parties -- Political aspects, Electioneering -- Political aspects, Political campaigns -- Political aspects
Abstract

During the 1970s and 1980s, there seemed to be an abundance of evidence to support the claim that the major US political parties were in decline. Through the growth of […]

Published
2006

91. The Supreme Court: nominations to the US Supreme Court have been described as 'the most important appointments a president ever makes'. Edward Ashbee reviews the appointments process and considers what might happen when President Bush has an opportunity to fill a Supreme Court vacancy

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
United States. Supreme Court -- Officials and employees, Judicial candidates -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Judicial candidates -- Evaluation, Judicial selection -- Political aspects, Filibusters (Political science) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Company personnel management, Government regulation
Abstract

Summary * Rulings by the Warren and Burger Courts contributed to a process of polarisation and 'politicised' the appointments process. The Senate's rejection of Robert Bork in 1987 added further […]

Published
2005

92. US presidential election 2004: what were the elements in the close-run contest between Kerry and Bush that persuaded US voters to return Bush to the White House for a second term in office? Was it a fair fight this time?

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Presidential candidates -- Comparative analysis, Presidents -- Elections, Presidents -- Analysis
Abstract

Despite a surge in George W. Bush's popularity after the air strikes on the USA on 11 September 2001, the president's reelection prospects looked increasingly uncertain as 2004 unfolded. During […]

Published
2005

94. Parliamentary and presidential systems of government: is there anything to choose between the parliamentary and presidential systems of government? Is the British system an 'elective dictatorship'? Does separation of powers in the US systems guard against authoritarian government or cause gridlock? How does the French system compare? Edward Ashbee gives an overview

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Representative government and representation -- International aspects, United Kingdom -- Politics and government, France -- Political aspects, United States -- Political aspects
Abstract

Context * Democratic systems of government take different forms. * In some countries office-holders serve for long periods while, in others, they face the electorate relatively frequently. * Different countries […]

Published
2002

95. The black vote and American politics

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Presidents -- Elections, Elections -- 2000 AD, African Americans -- Political activity, Election districts -- Demographic aspects, Election law -- Interpretation and construction
Abstract

Studies of the 2000 presidential election have focused on either the protracted drama of its aftermath or the reasons why, despite the forecasts of many distinguished political scientists, Al Gore […]

Published
2001

98. Primaries and caucuses evaluated: primaries and caucuses play a pivotal role in the US political process. Whereas many party candidates in Europe are still chosen by party members, activists or the party hierarchy, primaries and caucuses extend the franchise to significant sections of the American public

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Primaries -- Political aspects
Abstract

The primary system had its origins in the progressive era at the beginning of the twentieth century. Progressivism sought to rein in corruption and curb the entrenched power of party […]

Published
2008

100. The Democrats' dilemma: what are the fundamental shifts that threaten the prospects of the Democrats and how can they be counteracted? Edward Ashbee considers the reasons for the party's difficulties and some of the sources of hope for its future

Author

Ashbee, Edward

Subjects
Democratic Leadership Council, Politics -- Analysis
Abstract

These are difficult times for the Democrats. Although Al Gore, the Democrat presidential candidate in 2000, gained more votes than George W. Bush--and only lost the election because of the […]

Published
2004

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