Political opponents commonly highlight high rates of missed legislative votes to argue that an incumbent is neglecting their current duties during a campaign.
October 21, 2025
high
strategic
Describes a recurring campaign strategy used to critique incumbents who miss votes.
Primary challengers commonly use incumbents' age, recent health issues, or patterns of civic participation (such as voting behavior) as arguments to question incumbents' fitness for continued service.
January 01, 2024
high
temporal
Identifies typical lines of attack and criteria cited in primary campaigns.