Since 1952,there have been an equal number of Democratic and Republican presidents.Beyond party identification,the main factor that accounts for this is __________.

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While party identification can play a role in presidential elections, the main factor that accounts for the equal number of Democratic and Republican presidents since 1952 is the appeal of individual candidates. This is evidenced by the fact that within each party, certain candidates have been able to win the presidency multiple times (e.g. Roosevelt, Reagan, Clinton, Obama) while others have struggled to even secure their party's nomination. Therefore, the appeal of the candidate themselves, their personality, charisma, experience, and positions on issues, have been the main determining factor in presidential elections.

Since 1952,there Have Been an Equal Number of Democratic and Republican