The Presidency And Immigration Policy Av Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, Eric Gonzalez Juenke, Andrea Silva

<p>This comprehensive analysis of presidential immigration rhetoric quantifies the frequency, tone, and efficacy of public mentions of immigrants and immigration policy by the presidents from Washington through Biden.</p><p>The book also explores the intersection of the presidential role with that of the other key actors in the immigration policy system¿notably the press, the public, and Congress.</p><p>For students of immigration studies, presidential studies, and political communication, this book also poses the question of which is of the greatest significance to the immigration policy agenda: presidential leadership making immigration a top priority or existing legislative support for comprehensive immigration reform.</p>