In a midterm election year, the economy is doing very well. How would you expect the president's party to do?
a. The president's party is likely to lose a number of seats in the House.
b. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely lose seats in the House.
c. The president's party will neither gain nor lose seats in the House.
d. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely gain seats in the House.
Answer: d
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