Outbidding and party modernization mutually reinforce each other rather than conflict

Evidence

The example of the DUP shows that the relationship between outbidding and modernization strategies to be both complex and partial. However, given the emphasis of modernization strategies on electoral success an immediate link can be made with the outbidding strategy of exploiting electoral contests. In some contexts, outbidding parties recognize that winning elections requires policy and operational shifts in order to secure electoral advantage. The use of modern technology, growing party professionalism, and a broadening of appeal are all obvious in this respect. Importantly, the outbidding strategy of exploiting elections facilitates the modernization strategies of greater professionalism, the use of technology, and the broadening of party appeal. In the case of the DUP, it is possible to argue that more active electoral participation by the party has actually stimulated modernization. — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 95

Categorization

• XREF: Challenges the common framing that outbidding = radicalization and modernization = moderation being opposites; useful contrast for the Kenya/Zambia regime-type comparison since it shows outbidding working through electoral rather than coercive channels. — connects to: Ethnic outbidding can be modulated and coexist with party modernization — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 22; Ethnonational parties can simultaneously outbid rivals and modernize — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 24; Outbidding parties poach defectors from moderate rivals to consolidate in-group unity. — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 54 (+6 more)

Related

• Sectarian outbidding parties can still adopt modern party organization (similarity 0.89)
• Ethnonational parties can simultaneously outbid rivals and modernize (similarity 0.88)
• Ethnic outbidding can be modulated and coexist with party modernization (similarity 0.87)
• Centralized party structures enable disciplined and nuanced outbidding strategies (similarity 0.85)
• The DUP disciplined internal message unity for effective outbidding campaigns. (similarity 0.84)
• Outbidding is context dependent and can phase-shift toward moderation after in-group victory (similarity 0.83)
• Hardline ethnic parties can modernize and thrive in peace processes. (similarity 0.83)
• Outbidding parties poach defectors from moderate rivals to consolidate in-group unity. (similarity 0.83)
• Ethnic parties shift toward moderation only after securing dominance over in-group rivals (similarity 0.81)
• Ethnic outbidding is intra-bloc competition that blocks inter-group compromise. (similarity 0.81)
• Parties can wield elections as outbidding instruments against peace processes (similarity 0.80)

Broader Connections

• Centralized party structures enable disciplined and nuanced outbidding strategies #expands (0.80) — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 96
• Outbidding is context dependent and can phase-shift toward moderation after in-group victory #complicates (0.78) — Cathy Gormley-Heenan and Roger Macginty, Ethnic Outbidding and Party…, 69