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APPOINTED CANDIDATE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
CONT

A newly appointed candidate, who is in fact supported by the majority of voters, may be considered (due to their lack of a track record) to not be likely to become one of the top two candidates; thus, they will receive a reduced number of votes, which will then give them a reputation as a low poller in future elections, compounding the problem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
CONT

Un candidat nommé par le parti démocrate ou le parti républicain à la course à la Maison-Blanche a remporté chacune des élections présidentielles depuis 1848 [...]

Spanish

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