Political candidates in a two-person race prefer to be viewed as occupying the center of the political distribution because
A) occupying the center is a sign of being a leader.
B) political candidates usually prefer to maintain the status quo and the center is the status quo.
C) the electorate is largely in the "wings" (extreme ends)of the political distribution.
D) whoever comes closer to the center usually wins the election.

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In a two-person race, winning the election requires securing a majority of the votes. Since the electorate is predominantly in the center of the political distribution, winning the election generally depends on attracting the support of those in the center. As a result, candidates often position themselves closer to the center to appeal to the largest voting bloc and increase their chances of winning.

Political Candidates in a Two-Person Race Prefer to Be Viewed