A new era of insurgent politics? Explaining the Strategies Adopted by Progressive Democrats in the 116th Congress, and the Tension between Social Movement Tactics and Legislative Politics

• In Event: Varieties of Representation

Brief Overview

I develop a typology of insurgent member strategies in the House of Representatives based on members’ pre-congressional experience and background. I test the typology using historical and contemporary cases, including the liberal Progressive Caucus.

Author

• Emily Baer, University of New Hampshire