Nick and Philip share viewpoints on October 3, 2024 about the upcoming U.S. elections. They offer historical perspective about presidential leadership and the stock market’s long-term performance. Moving beyond the president, they also discuss the significance that Congress has in policymaking. They summarize how the stock market has responded historically to different mixes of political parties across the executive and legislative branches. Throughout the episode, Nick and Philip encourage long-term investors to stay unemotional about their investment portfolio despite the noise surrounding the election.