Political competition between candidates,especially attempts to paint one's opponent as being extreme,shows that _____.

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Political competition, along with attempts to portray opponents as extreme, suggests that politicians understand and implicitly accept the median voter model. This model assumes that the candidate who appeals more to the preferences of the median voter has an advantage in winning an election. Therefore, candidates will often try to move to the center to win over these voters, while also painting their opponent as too extreme, in an attempt to win more votes. The use of this strategy indicates an understanding and acceptance of the median voter model.

Political Competition Between Candidates,especially Attempts to Paint One's Opponent as Being