# Is Biden's "incumbent advantage" exaggerated?

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [July 8, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bidens-incumbent-advantage-exaggerated/1003905 "2024-07-08T20:12:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bidens-incumbent-advantage-exaggerated/1003905/21 "2024-07-10T03:49:09Z")

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Yes. The three trends in politics now are incumbency, fear and competence. Being an incumbent who has had years to accomplish stuff is not an advantage if those accomplishments are not recognized. Fear is the traditional tonic to gather the faithful. Competence is generally welcome yet seems rarer than ever. Trust in politicians and institutions is not at an all-time high.

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