How did voters’ perceptions of the economy affect the 2012 presidential election?
a. Voters who believed the economy was healthy overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama.
b. Voters who believed the economy was healthy overwhelmingly favored Mitt Romney.
c. Voters who believed the economy was in poor shape decided to stay with the incumbent.
d. Voters satisfied with the economy voted according to party affiliation.
Answer: a. Voters who believed the economy was healthy overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama.
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