Much has been said since 2012 about the Republican candidate losing the popular vote in five of the last six elections for President and what it means for 2016, but it's important to have some perspective on this number. It is actually not as bad as it appears at first glance, especially when that number is compared to the Democrats' results in the popular vote since Jimmy Carter was elected.
In five of the last six national elections...
In five of the last six national elections...
In five of the last six national elections...
Much has been said since 2012 about the Republican candidate losing the popular vote in five of the last six elections for President and what it means for 2016, but it's important to have some perspective on this number. It is actually not as bad as it appears at first glance, especially when that number is compared to the Democrats' results in the popular vote since Jimmy Carter was elected.