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Originally posted by BORNTOSLAY
Has the Democratic party won 3 presidential elections in a row? Why are you counting on Hillary?. I'm not american but I want her to win, I just don't see her making it sorry...
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The Dems won 5 elections in a row (1932, 1936, 1940, 1944 and 1948), though 4 of those were under FDR and encompass World War Two (not the average election climate). Since then it's largely gone in turns of 2 (the only 3-streak is Republican).
1952 - R
1956 - R
1960 - D
1964 - D
1968 - R
1972 - R
1976 - D
1980 - R
1984 - R
1988 - R
1992 - D
1996 - D
2000 - R
2004 - R
2008 - D
2012 - D
2016 - ??
So, yes, there is some anti-Dem incumbency, but you must factor in that we live in one of the most progressive eras of American history (mostly because of the Internet). The Republican 3-streak (Reagan, Reagan, Bush Sr.) happened because it was one of the most Conservative times internationally (see Margaret Thatcher ruling Britain at the same time).
So my tl;dr is yes, it is uncommon, these days, for a party to win 3-in-a-row, but if you had to bet right now, all your money should be on Hillary because the GOP is in a ****ing mess.
yas bitch. That better mean something and isn't just pandering the gays. I would vote for her over the other candidates.
The way their minds work is so...
