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penza

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Why might incumbents want to deemphasize their policy positions during a reelection campaign?
 
  a. Voters do not like feeling patronized by discussing policies they are already fully aware of.
  b. Stressing policy positions can make enemies as well as friends.
  c. Stressing policy positions makes voters more uncertain about where the candidate stands on important issues.
  d. Having clear policy positions makes it harder to attract campaign contributions from interest groups.

Question 2

Americans have a long history of favoring limited government.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


frejo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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