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What does it mean?
The speaker notes that challenges intensified immediately after gaining power.
In plain terms
They faced serious trouble right after being elected.
What can you take from it?
Expectations of crisis often accompany political leadership.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • risk assessment

Questions to consider

  • Why do crises coincide with elections?

Another view

This observation does not explain the causes of the problems.

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