fenno

Mayhew and Fenno

Framing for discussion today:

How does Fenno help round out Mayhew's theoretical take on the goal(s) of members and ways in which the institution facilitates achievement?

Key to Success

Presentation of self enhances trust

the acceptability of explanation enhances voting leeway

trust enhances the acceptability of explanation

presentation of self enhances voting leeway

Explanation of DC Behavior

Home

Not just explanation, but justification

Members of Congress were in DC 56% of the session before the summer recess

Members may not cast a vote they cannot justify

Presentation of Self = ?

Disassociation

Transplanted locals

Person-to-Person

Proactive v. reactive

Issue-Oriented

Constituency

Salience as a constraint

Not what you say, but how you say it