Presidents declare more disasters during reelection years – and the decisions come faster
- Written by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College
Heavy rains struck Middle Tennessee, causing flash floods that killed people and swept away homes and vehicles.AP Photo/John AmisWhen torrential rains tore apart Middle Tennessee, Tropical Storm Fred hit the Gulf Coast and Henri hit the northeastern U.S. all in one week of August 2021, the scope of the deaths, injuries and damage quickly...
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