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is the flow of partisan support largely beyond the control of leaders?


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No, leaders have a large amount of control - how? By shifting their own opinions to match those of their constituents. That is why they watch polls, which they should do as representatives. They can depart from constituent preferences on some issues, but this is a gamble.

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