:::"Between 1936 and 2012, 11 out of 14 presidents seeking a second White House term were re-elected. This success rate convinced many that, as with other elected offices, incumbency offers distinct advantages for the presidency.", source: [https://time.com/6549871/2024-presidential-elections-incumbency/ Incumbency Is No Longer an Advantage in Presidential Elections]. I still think the conventional wisdom is right and the author of this article is wrongheaded. | :::"Between 1936 and 2012, 11 out of 14 presidents seeking a second White House term were re-elected. This success rate convinced many that, as with other elected offices, incumbency offers distinct advantages for the presidency.", source: [https://time.com/6549871/2024-presidential-elections-incumbency/ Incumbency Is No Longer an Advantage in Presidential Elections]. I still think the conventional wisdom is right and the author of this article is wrongheaded. |