Derek, Amanda, and Greg Are Running for the Senate as Members

question 53

Multiple Choice

Derek, Amanda, and Greg are running for the Senate as members of the Democratic Party. Greg and Derek are similar in their policy standpoints, but Amanda holds more extreme preferences. Greg wins the primary, but Amanda chooses to run in the general election regardless. What effect is this likely to have on the results of the general election?

• A) There will be no difference in the general election.
• B) The Democratic Party is more likely to win the office.
• C) The Democratic Party is less likely to win the office.
• D) The Democratic Party will definitely lose the office.
• E) Primary elections in the state will be declared invalid.

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Phenomenologists

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