But is it a Network?

Seth MasketUniversity of Denver

IGNITE!

Noel, Hans. 2011. “Toward a Theory of Parties as Networks.” Presented at the annual Political Networks conference in

Ann Arbor, MI.

Did a network of party elites coordinate on Mitt

Romney?

What I’d like to do

•Provide examples of networks I’ve looked at that probably are networks.

•Provide examples of networks I’ve looked at that probably aren’t networks.

•Suggest how we can distinguish between the two.

Candidates for Nebraska statehouse in 2000, tied by common donors ($2,000 or

greater)

Candidates for Nebraska statehouse in 2008, tied by common donors ($2,000 or

greater)

Temperature: -10F

The Surge of Santorum: 2/7/12

Santorum performance in Colorado GOP caucus by presence of evangelicals in

county, 2/7/12

Seminary training for evangelical Presbyterian ministers in Colorado

Evangelical Presbyterian churches in Colorado, connected by seminary

training of pastors.

The “Beverly Hills: 90210” Hookup Network

Kohen, Ari. 2012. “Take a Picture of Seth Masket,” MPSA

Tofias

Kohen

Gruszczynski

Wagner

Masket

Dionne

Interviews

Theory