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What does it mean?
Bush expresses surprise at winning an election during a time of peace and prosperity.
In plain terms
He won easily because the country was doing well.
What can you take from it?
Economic stability can aid re-election campaigns.

Where it applies

  • election campaigns
  • political analysis

Putting it to work

  • leverage economic conditions
  • assess election context

Questions to consider

  • What helps incumbents win?
  • Does peace guarantee re-election?

Another view

Success may be due to luck more than skill.

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