A comparison of the 1994 and 2010 races for Governor of California suggests that
A) wedge appeals on immigration were just as effective in 2010 as they were in 1994.
B) as the number of Latinos who vote increases, candidates are being discouraged from using explicit wedge appeals.
C) Democrats and Republicans have become equally harsh on the issue of illegal immigration.
D) female candidates are unable to position themselves as tough on immigration.

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The comparison suggests that as the number of Latinos who vote increases, candidates are being discouraged from using explicit wedge appeals. In 1994, Pete Wilson used anti-immigration rhetoric to win the election, but in 2010, both candidates tried to appeal to Latino voters instead of using wedge appeals. This shows that candidates are aware of the increasing influence of Latino voters and are adjusting their campaign strategies accordingly.

A Comparison of the 1994 and 2010 Races for Governor