Suppose You Are a Candidate Who Has Been Participating in an Extramarital

question 17

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are a candidate who has been participating in an extramarital affair,and you expect that the truth will be revealed soon.What is the most effective way for your campaign to get ahead of this story in order to minimize the damage?

• A) stage a media event
• B) take a leave of absence from the rigors of campaigning
• C) conduct a push poll
• D) air an inoculation ad

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