Presidential elections and their significance (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Incumbency definition
Incumbency definition
Current office holder seeking re-election
Name recognition advantage for incumbents
Name recognition advantage for incumbents
Voters familiar with president's policies & leadership style
Media exposure benefit for incumbents
Media exposure benefit for incumbents
Constant presence in news keeps them in public eye
Fundraising advantage of incumbency
Fundraising advantage of incumbency
Prestige & connections to wealthy donors and PACs
Obama's 2012 campaign fundraising total
Obama's 2012 campaign fundraising total
Over $700 million
Track record advantage for incumbents
Track record advantage for incumbents
Can showcase concrete achievements & policy successes
Obama's 2012 campaign key achievements highlighted
Obama's 2012 campaign key achievements highlighted
ACA, Great Recession recovery, Osama bin Laden killing
Scrutiny disadvantage for incumbents
Scrutiny disadvantage for incumbents
Face intense scrutiny from opponents, media & public
George H.W. Bush 'no new taxes' pledge impact
George H.W. Bush 'no new taxes' pledge impact
Breaking pledge led to loss of trust among voters
Desire for change disadvantage
Desire for change disadvantage
Policy fatigue or disillusionment with status quo
Jimmy Carter defeat factor
Jimmy Carter defeat factor
Economic struggles & Iran hostage crisis caused desire for change
Less momentum disadvantage for incumbents
Less momentum disadvantage for incumbents
Struggle to generate same excitement as challengers
Political context impact on incumbents
Political context impact on incumbents
Judged on handling of domestic & international issues
'It's the economy, stupid' reference
'It's the economy, stupid' reference
Bill Clinton's campaign vs George H.W. Bush economic failure
Policy fulfilment importance for re-election
Policy fulfilment importance for re-election
Extent of fulfilling campaign promises critical for re-election