The role of incumbency in elections (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Incumbency meaning
Incumbency meaning
Sitting president seeking re-election
Incumbents lost in last 12 presidential elections
Incumbents lost in last 12 presidential elections
Only 4
Most recent incumbent to lose
Most recent incumbent to lose
Donald Trump in 2020
Name recognition advantage for incumbents
Name recognition advantage for incumbents
Familiarity creates stability & continuity appeal
Bush 9/11 incumbency advantage
Bush 9/11 incumbency advantage
War on Terror kept him in media, strong leadership image
Obama 2012 campaign funds raised
Obama 2012 campaign funds raised
Over $700 million
Obama 2012 achievements cited
Obama 2012 achievements cited
ACA, Great Recession recovery, killed bin Laden
Incumbent network advantage
Incumbent network advantage
Political allies, organizers, experienced campaign staff
H.W. Bush 1992 loss cause
H.W. Bush 1992 loss cause
Broke 'no new taxes' pledge, lost trust
Carter 1980 defeat factor
Carter 1980 defeat factor
Voters wanted change: economy struggles & Iran hostage crisis
Trump COVID-19 impact on 2020
Trump COVID-19 impact on 2020
Criticised for handling, became focal point of blame
Obama Hurricane Sandy 2012 benefit
Obama Hurricane Sandy 2012 benefit
Response showed competence & compassion pre-election
Reagan re-election vote margin change
Reagan re-election vote margin change
Doubled popular vote margin