Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

American Politics

PDF

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

1965

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

An Inquiry Into The Causes Of The Defeat Of The Republican Party In California In 1958, John Andrew Walker Jan 1965

An Inquiry Into The Causes Of The Defeat Of The Republican Party In California In 1958, John Andrew Walker

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

California has been traditionally a Republican state, yet the Republicans have been unable to regain their traditional dominance since their defeat in 1958. The 1958 election represented a fundamental shift in the nature of California politics. More than that, the defeat of the Republicans pointed up a fundamental weakness in the Republican party.