Why does the incumbent president’s party usually go last in a national convention?

a. That is when there is the most media attention.
b. Incumbents are not as important and don’t need to go first.
c. There is usually a bounce in poll results so the incumbent goes into the campaign with favorable views.
d. So the new candidates do not see the tactics used by the incumbent.


c. There is usually a bounce in poll results so the incumbent goes into the campaign with favorable views.

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