The six year itch, according to political scientists, is the pattern which takes place during a US president's sixth year in office. This year is characterized by the nation's disgruntled attitude towards the president and his or her political party. During this time, there is a midterm election and the party in power usually loses a significant number of seats in Congress. Presidents which have faced this curse are as mentioned: 1958- Dwight D.

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  • The six year itch, according to political scientists, is the pattern which takes place during a US president's sixth year in office. This year is characterized by the nation's disgruntled attitude towards the president and his or her political party. During this time, there is a midterm election and the party in power usually loses a significant number of seats in Congress. Presidents which have faced this curse are as mentioned: 1958- Dwight D. Eisenhower 1974- Richard Nixon (although Gerald Ford was the President when the elections took place that year) 1986- Ronald Reagan 2006- George W. Bush
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  • The six year itch, according to political scientists, is the pattern which takes place during a US president's sixth year in office. This year is characterized by the nation's disgruntled attitude towards the president and his or her political party. During this time, there is a midterm election and the party in power usually loses a significant number of seats in Congress. Presidents which have faced this curse are as mentioned: 1958- Dwight D.
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  • Six year itch
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