powers of persuasion

• this is a informal power
• Persuasion through people

  • The president uses people to persuade others.
  • The president persuades party leaders like Senate and House leaders, and the Speaker of the House.
  • The Office of Legislative Affairs lobbies Congress on key issues and legislation.
  • The vice president helps persuade Congress, using their office in Congress to meet members.
  • Joe Biden helped persuade Congress for President Obama.
• persuasion through perks

  • The president uses ‘perks’ to secure support and votes from Congress members.
  • Presidents offer legislative support that benefits a Congress member's district or state.
  • The president may campaign for a Congress member in their next election if they are from the same party.
  • The president meets with small groups of Congresspeople at the White House or in Congress to persuade them.
  • The president can call individuals to encourage a specific vote.
• singifncae of persuasion

  • Persuasion is crucial because presidential powers are often checked by Congress.
  • In a divided Congress, with different parties in each house, it is harder for the president to pass legislation.
  • The president must persuade Congress to pass legislation, confirm appointments, and sustain vetoes.
• factors affecting persuasion

  • A president's personality is key to building strong relationships with Congress.
  • Party alignment between the president and Congress increases persuasion success.
  • Bill Clinton had 86.4% success in Congress when both houses were Democrat-controlled, compared to 36.2% during a divided government.