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Navigating Incumbent Challenges in Elections
This chapter examines the hurdles faced by incumbents during presidential campaigns, particularly amid economic pressures like inflation and political discontent. It discusses historical trends in incumbent election losses, strategies for coalition building in battleground states, and the shifting perceptions of the electorate. The conversation also highlights the importance of narrative in campaign messaging and the Democratic Party's need to re-engage with working-class voters.