When a President Takes His or Her Case Directly to the Public

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a president takes his or her case directly to the public, it carries all of the following risks EXCEPT:

• A) it may energize not only supporters but also opponents of the president.
• B) it can deepen existing conflicts.
• C) it is unlikely to attract significant attention from most major media outlets.
• D) it can alienate members of Congress.
• E) it is likely to have little effect on the opinions of most Americans.

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