How does a party's success in congressional elections correspond to the party of presidential candidates and sitting presidents?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Discuss the significance of party affiliation for candidate appeal, partisan effect on voting behavior during general elections, and coattail effect (the boost that candidates may get in an election because of the popularity of candidates above them, especially the president).
2. Explain the significance of political parties to elections.
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