Biography
Richard S. Conley
“[H]ighly accessible analysis of presidential relations with Congress that should help illustrate for students the complex nature of the presidential-congressional relationship. The book takes seriously both presidential leadership and the significance of congressional contexts, providing an outstanding overview of theory and research on the topic.... The book would be a strong addition for courses focused on the presidency, Congress, or US policymaking.”
—Jeffrey S. Peake, Clemson University
“[E]ngagingly written survey of both the challenges presidents face in dealing with Congress and the challenges for scholars in studying that process.... the book provides a concise and enlightening survey of a topic that is of particular importance in this age of gridlock.... [A]n excellent fit in courses on Congress or the presidency and appropriate for general readers interested in the problems of contemporary U.S. politics.”
—Charles Walcott, Virginia Tech
