The incumbent president loses the chance for a second term in office because voters are unsatisfied with the current state of the economy.In this case, the voters employed

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Retrospective voting means that voters evaluate the incumbent's performance during their previous term in office and base their decision on whether they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their performance. In this case, voters are unsatisfied with the economy, which means they are evaluating the president's past economic policies and decisions. Therefore, retrospective voting is the best explanation for the situation described.

The Incumbent President Loses the Chance for a Second Term