Uncovering Collaboration Networks through Legislative Speech

• In Event: Legislative Connections and Networks

Brief Overview

How do MCs collaborate without revealing their cooperative work? The answer lies in shared messaging strategies. Using floor speeches, we explore which members engage in this collaborative strategy, and reveal a network of shared legislator ideas.

Authors

• Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

• Debra Lynn Leiter, University of Missouri-Kansas City