Some presidential elections are fueled by fear. Ronald Reagan won in 1980 because the country was afraid of developments at home and abroad.

Some contests run on gratitude and hope, including Reagan’s re-election and President Obama’s first win. Some, as with the election of George H.W. Bush and President Clinton’s re-election, are simply safe bets.

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