But is it a Network?

1
But is it a Network?

• Seth Masket
• University of Denver
• IGNITE!

2
Noel, Hans. 2011. Toward a Theory of Parties as
Networks. Presented at the annual Political
Networks conference in Ann Arbor, MI.
3
Did a network of party elites coordinate on Mitt
Romney?
4
What Id like to do

• Provide examples of networks Ive looked at that
  probably are networks.
• Provide examples of networks Ive looked at that
  probably arent networks.
• Suggest how we can distinguish between the two.

5
(No Transcript)
6
(No Transcript)
7
(No Transcript)
8
Candidates for Nebraska statehouse in 2000, tied
by common donors (2,000 or greater)
9
Candidates for Nebraska statehouse in 2008, tied
by common donors (2,000 or greater)
10
Temperature -10F
11
The Surge of Santorum 2/7/12
12
Santorum performance in Colorado GOP caucus by
presence of evangelicals in county, 2/7/12
13
Seminary training for evangelical Presbyterian
ministers in Colorado
14
Evangelical Presbyterian churches in Colorado,
connected by seminary training of pastors.
15
The Beverly Hills 90210 Hookup Network
16
Kohen, Ari. 2012. Take a Picture of Seth
Masket, MPSA
17
Tofias
Kohen
Masket
Gruszczynski
Dionne
Wagner
18
Interviews
19
Theory
20
(No Transcript)