How Might a Candidate's Issue Positions in the Primaries Differ

question 86

Multiple Choice

How might a candidate's issue positions in the primaries differ from the general election?

• A) Candidates tend to have more ideologically extreme positions during primaries.
• B) Candidates try to keep their views unchanged throughout the election season.
• C) Candidates do not express issue positions during primaries, since they are only competing against others of their own party.
• D) Candidates tend to have more ideologically extreme positions during general elections.
• E) Candidates do not express issue positions during general elections, since most people do not pay attention to such things.

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