The President of the United States has a variety of instruments at his disposal that he can utilize to advance his agenda, of which three of the most prolific are interest groups, the media, and party politics. This thesis examines the manner in which various Presidents have interacted with each of these instruments, how the relationships with these elements have played out, and what advantages and disadvantages exist as a result. The methodology used for this thesis analyzes a variety of scholarly theories and works, and applies any pertinent existing theories to particular actions by different Presidents. For interest groups, results showed that each leader discussed in that section acknowledged that interest groups are important resources for realizing a Presidential agenda, although each administration interacted with interest groups differently. In terms of the interaction with the media, using Presidents Roosevelt and Obama as case studies, it was discovered that the media is a very significant resource that can be used to both disseminate important information and enhance the image of the President, establishing his legitimacy in the eyes of the public. Thus, it is important for a President to be balanced and understand the significance of these instruments when trying to achieve success with their agendas. The final element of party politics, using Reagan and Bush, also resulted in mixed impacts based on the circumstances and appeal of a leader during a particular time. The overarching conclusion was that the relationship between the President and these instruments is highly complex and yields different results based on certain motivations and opportunities.Thesis Advisors: Dr. Dorothea Wolfson, Richard M. Skinner, Robert J. Guttman, Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg, Dr. Ken Masugi, Dr. Douglas B. Harris
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