13. Interesting Conclusions, I would note though the Democratic
Party has a worse track record when it comes to the popular vote post FDR and number of terms elected to the presidency. Republicans have had a better vote and success record.
Post FDR (1948-2004)
Democrats have only won over 50% of the popular vote in 2 elections: 1964 (landslide) and 1976. In 1976 it was only 50.1% at that. Republicans have broken 50% in 6 elections, 5 of them landslides.
Democrats have won 6 of the 16 elections. Republcans have won 10 of the 16 elections.
If we do get a Democrat elected in 2008 his or her chances in 2012 are promising from history at least.
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