Question

Why is a candidate's moving to the left or the right during the nomination phase both an advantage and a disadvantage?
a. It gives a candidate a more defined ideological position, but most voters pay little attention to ideology.
b. While moving to one end of the spectrum might motivate a party base during nomination, it might actually alienate more moderate or on-the-fence voters of the general election.
c. Such a move decreases divisions within one political party, but it provides banter for the media.
d. Extreme views usually give candidates the edge, but they are forced to hold true to that message throughout the campaign.
e. The general public, who usually view these moves as appealing during nomination, change their minds when these candidates go to the debates after nomination processes.

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