Quote Originally Posted by hoglahoo View Post
No, they're less than 80%, which is lower than in the recent past (facts are stubborn things!)
Right, shall I quote from your fact checked post?
only 9% of those who ran for reelection lost
So (elementary school math),

Code:
reelection rate = 100%-9% = 91%
If somebody isn't even running for reelection by definition they can neither lose nor win, so those must not be counted as either.
Here are the historical rates:
Reelection Rates Over the Years | OpenSecrets


I don't know if edumcation is the answer. It certainly can improve things, but only if it teaches the edumcated how to do basic logic, simple math, as well as what the meaning of 'is' is.