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A symposium contribution examines the mechanics of presidential reelection campaigns & the impact of campaigning on a president's ability to take care of government business. The three components of presidential reelection campaigns explored are the White House, the national party organization, & the campaign organization. Functions & responsibilities of all three components are described to argue that the White House, which has top-level aides devoted to campaign strategizing & communicating with the other two components, is the most influential. Problems that arise when there is an intra-party challenge for the nomination are examined, along with the effect of the priority shift from governing to campaigning on the substance & quantity of presidential staff work. It is noted that there is usually a decline in legislative proposals & executive orders between the third & fourth year of a president's first term. It is concluded that governing takes a back seat to campaigning during reelection years when presidents face the delicate challenge of balancing a dual role. 19 References. J. Lindroth