In the 2008 congressional elections,Democrats gained seats in both the House and the Senate.Many of these victories were said to be a result of the popularity of Barack Obama.Which of the following helps explain this phenomenon?

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Coattails refer to the phenomenon where a popular candidate (in this case, Barack Obama) helps other members of their party get elected by bringing out more voters who support the party as a whole. This is a common occurrence in U.S. elections, and likely contributed to the Democratic gains in 2008.

In the 2008 Congressional Elections,Democrats Gained Seats in Both the House