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As debate approaches, presidents are blamed for events over which they have little control

  • Written by Andrew Reeves, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
imageSoon to share a stage for the first time since 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump.AP Photo

Presidents are blamed for just about everything – especially during an election season. As the presidential debates of 2024 begin, the blame game is certain to be part of the spectacle. But presidents are not really responsible for as many things as...

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