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How useful is Kirchheimer's theory of the "catch-all party" in relation to the politics of France, Germany and Italy?
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How useful is Kirchheimer's theory of the "catch-all party" in relation to the politics of France, Germany and Italy? Introduction Kirchheimer's "catch-all party" model derived as a progression from the mass party model due to the changing and softening of class line and denominational structures. The basis of the model was to focus less on fewer issues in depth, and more on a wider audience with the aim to deliver immediate electoral success. Only major parties can become catch-all parties as smaller parties, by their nature appeal to specific audience on specific issues and therefore by the nature of catch-all could never be classed as a catch all party as that would involve shedding their ideological baggage which may distance themselves away from their core voters. The main parties of the three countries are as follows: Germany- Christian Democratic Union (CDU) - Social Democratic Party (SPD) France - Rally for the Republic (RPR)...
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