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The '''coattail effect''' is the tendency for a well known political party leader to draw votes for other candidates of the same party in an election. A leader of one political party who is receiving a vast amount of votes is often able to help attract votes for other candidates in the same party.
The '''coattail effect''' is the tendency for a well known political party leader to draw votes for other candidates of the same party in an election. A leader of one political party who is receiving a vast amount of votes is often able to help attract votes for other candidates in the same party.
For example some would argue that many [[Republicans]] gained seats in [[Congress]] and lower offices following the 2004 elections due to the 'socialist effect' of [[George W. Bush]].
For example some would argue that many [[Republicans]] gained seats in [[Congress]] and lower offices following the 2004 elections due to the 'coattail effect' of [[George W. Bush]].
[[category:Election Terms]]
[[category:Election Terms]]