Why Might Two Presidential Candidates Appear to Have Very Similar

question 121

Multiple Choice

Why might two presidential candidates appear to have very similar opinions during an election year even if they come from different parties?

• A)They aim to please special-interest groups.
• B)They are logrolling.
• C)They try to appeal to the median voter.
• D)Republicans and Democrats usually agree on most issues.
• E)They don't wish to appear rationally ignorant.

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