Suppose a U

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose a U.S. presidential candidate announced that he or she would put equal weight on the preferences of immigrants and U.S. citizens. This candidate would likely:

• A) make immigration a hot issue in his or her campaign.
• B) win the election.
• C) put less weight on the immigrants who send their earnings home.
• D) lose the election.

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