Traditionally, presidential elections force candidates to compare their actual records against what they’re saying on the campaign trail.

Governors running for president typically have to answer for how they’ve run their states. Members of Congress typically have to answer for their voting records. When there are gaps in a candidate’s actual voting or governing records, the focus turns to past statements.

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