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Jonathan's avatar

That's your opinion; I don't particularly agree

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stevk's avatar

In general, there is quite a bit of evidence against reverse coattails. However, Robinson is so far beyond the pale that it is possible that he may help Harris around the margins, which might be enough to secure her victory in NC.

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ClimateHawk's avatar

PA last midterms would seem to say otherwise.

I think reverse coattails may be the incorrect term here.

Coattails: the yop of the ticket boosting the bottom (see, Obama, 2008).

Reverse coattails would be the bottom of the ticket boosting the top. Say, running candidates in all the races, etc.

I think the better term here may be "negative coattails" where the top is so bad it hurts everyone downticket.

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