the paradox of the PRD Mossige, Dag Drange 1976- creator text bibliography cou 2013 monographic eng xv, 337 pages ; 24 cm This book dives deep into the internal dynamics of Mexico’s largest left‐wing party, the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). Mossige examines why the PRD has struggled with internal turmoil despite notable electoral progress—particularly after the contentious 2006 presidential election. His central argument highlights a persistent divide within the PRD: one faction pushes for a conventional party model centered on governance and electoral success, while another remains closely aligned with social movement tactics and grassroots mobilization. This tension, he argues, underlies many of the party’s conflicts and setbacks. List of figures and tables ix Acknowledgments – xi List Acronyms – xiii The Paradox of the PRD: What Went Wrong? – p. 1 2006: What Happened to Mexico’s Democracy? – p. 27 The PRD: Born on the Back of a Fraud – p. 69 The Gains of Moderation and the Return to Mobilization – p. 107 After 2006: Back to Square One? – p. 163 The Paradoxes of the 2007 Electoral Reform – p. 209 The 2008 Petroleum Reform – p. 225 The Showdown with AMLO – p. 241 The PRD and Mexico’s Democracy – p. 299 Bibliography – p. 311 Index – p. 329 About the Book – p. 337 Dag Mossige. Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-327) and index. n-mx--- Partido de la Revolución Democrática (México) Right and left (Political science) Derecha e izquierda (Ciencias políticas) Intra-party disagreements (Political parties) Mexico Politics and government 2000- México Política y gobierno 2000- JL 1298 M913m 2013 324.272/072 9781935049623 (hc : alk. paper) 1935049623 (hc : alk. paper) 2013024317 DLC 130708 20260304162038.0 17803305 eng