If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means
A) the group's lobbyists are unable to gain access to key politicians until after all opposing lobbyists have been heard.
B) an interest group gives contributions after the election to a winning candidate the group had earlier opposed.
C) a political action committee donates money for a candidate in the general election but not in the primaries.
D) an interest group picks up on an issue only after public-opinion polling shows a great deal of support.

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"Getting on the late train" refers to the practice of an interest group giving contributions to a winning candidate after the election, even if they had opposed that candidate earlier. This is often done to gain favor or access to the newly elected official.

If an Interest Group "Gets on the Late Train," It