How Do Congressional Staffers Use Information from Constituent Contacts in a Way

question 19

Multiple Choice

How do congressional staffers use information from constituent contacts in a way that helps the member of Congress win reelection?

• A) Congressional staffers use the information to tailor their communications to voters based on the issues they care about.
• B) Members of Congress conduct additional research about those issues that are most pressing to their constituents.
• C) Congressional candidates sell the data to marketing companies and keep the proceeds for their campaign coffers.
• D) Members of Congress use this information to conduct congressional business at home, where they can attend various events that help fund their campaign.

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