Why Would a Candidate for Political Office Speak in General

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why would a candidate for political office speak in general instead of specific terms?

• A) Because he or she believes voters want to hear generalities,not specifics.
• B) Because he or she believes voters are too busy to listen to specifics.
• C) Because he or she believes that specifics are too likely to label him or her as a member of an extreme-wing,and politically this would be undesirable.
• D) Because it is cheaper to get the message out if it is worded in general instead of specific terms.

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