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Voting: A History Lesson

George Will argues that, regardless of who wins tonight or by how much, “Voters shouldn’t worry as they scan election returns.” He quotes an impressive array of historical factoids pointing out that both majority victories and second terms are actually quite unusual.

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About James Joyner
James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. Follow James on Twitter.

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