Compare and contrast presidential and congressional campaigns.

What will be an ideal response?


? Presidential races are more competitive.
? Voter turnout tends to be higher when there is a presidential election (contra mid-term election).
? Members of Congress can serve constituents and claim credit in ways that presidential candidates cannot.
? Congressional candidates can separate themselves from the messes in Washington (they run for Congress by running against Congress).

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