Two Candidates,Smith and Jones,are Running for the Same Political Office

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two candidates,Smith and Jones,are running for the same political office.Last night they were in a debate.It is generally accepted that Smith is perceived more to the left after the debate than before the debate.This is bad news for Jones if before the debate Smith was perceived

• A) too far right.
• B) too far left.
• C) as being in the middle of the political spectrum.
• D) b or c
• E) none of the above

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