According to the median voter theorem, which of the following election ideology strategies in a primary/general election system would be the most effective for a Democratic candidate for office?

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According to the median voter theorem, the most effective strategy is to appeal to the median voter, who is typically a moderate. Therefore, running a moderate campaign in both the primary and general elections would appeal to the largest number of voters and have the greatest chance of success. Running a liberal or conservative campaign may appeal more to a party's base in the primary, but it could alienate moderate voters in the general election.

According to the Median Voter Theorem, Which of the Following