Seems to be. Even Bush, who just squeaked out a win in 2000, went from 271 EVs to 286 EVs in 2004. Modest increase, but an increase nevertheless.
Eisenhower: 442 in 1952, 457 in 1956;
Nixon: 301 in 1968, 520 in 1972;
Reagan: 489 in 1980, 525 in 1984;
Clinton: 370 in 1992, 379 in 1996;
Bush: 271 in 2000, 286 in 2004;
Obama: 365 in 2008, 332 in 2012
Seems to be. Even Bush, who just squeaked out a win in 2000, went from 271 EVs to 286 EVs in 2004. Modest increase, but an increase nevertheless.
Eisenhower: 442 in 1952, 457 in 1956; Nixon: 301 in 1968, 520 in 1972; Reagan: 489 in 1980, 525 in 1984; Clinton: 370 in 1992, 379 in 1996; Bush: 271 in 2000, 286 in 2004; Obama: 365 in 2008, 332 in 2012
and a semi-fair media
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