How Can Campaign Advertisements Work Both for and Against a Candidate

question 58

Multiple Choice

How can campaign advertisements work both for and against a candidate?

• A) Negative ads always make a candidate look good, while making his or her opponent look bad.
• B) A contrast ad can neutralize a difficult topic, while risking more conversation on the topic than would ordinarily result.
• C) Ads deliver the desired message, but some voters may want more in-depth coverage of a candidate's experience and positions.
• D) Ads deliver the desired message, but news media are increasingly analyzing and reporting on their accuracy.

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