Which of the following is key to forecasting presidential elections?
A) voter assessments of the past state of the economy
B) voter assessments of the future state of the economy
C) candidate performance in televised debates
D) the level of negative advertising

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Voter assessments of the past state of the economy have been shown to be a crucial factor in forecasting presidential elections. This measure has been highly correlated with election outcomes in the past. While the other factors listed may have some impact, they are not as consistently significant.

Which of the Following Is Key to Forecasting Presidential Elections