Nota biográfica: David's PhD (DCU), which focused on the relationship between political institutions and partisanship in Latin America, was completed in 2009. David's current work is concerned with explaining the resurgence of left wing politics in Latin America, the impact these parties and politicians have on policy and the variables that shape these governments once in power. His general research interests include Latin American politics, partisan politics, political economy, political institutions, globalization and the Southern Cone. His most recent research has appeared in Comparative Political Studies, Political Research Quarterly, Journal of Public Policy and Acta Politica, among others.