The Partisan handling of political scandal in the House of Representatives

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08/06/2008

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Table of Contents The Partisan handling of political scandal in the House of Representatives Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction.
  2. Defining political scandal for academic analysis.
  3. Factors which contribute to the character and outcome of a scandal.
  4. Formal inquiries and actions on scandals.
  5. 1989 resignation of former Speaker of the House Jim Wright.
  6. Jim Wright saga and Gingrich's big entrance.
  7. DeLay resignation on June 8, 2006 following two indictments in Texas.

Abstract

When a political scandal breaks it has a way of dominating the national discourse between the political parties. Seemingly regardless of the nature of the scandalous content, once that label has been affixed within days media news outlets are saturated with condemnations, protests of innocence, at times admissions of guilt and always speculation. political and moral corruption amongst our leaders has become a public fascination and at times a political focus. This is especially true in the American Congress. Some are concerned that such a culture obscures more pressing policy issues in favor of comparatively trivial scandal mongering and gossip, yet these events effect public perception of leadership. In Congress, the outcome of a modern scandal matters a great deal for the players involved, and we have ample evidence to suggest that these outcomes matter in the broader partisan scheme of things.

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