A state's sales tax rate is currently 8 percent. Peter would prefer to reduce the tax rate to 7 percent. The Republican candidate running for governor proposes cutting the tax rate to 3 percent. The Democratic candidate proposes raising the tax rate to 9 percent. Peter votes for the Democratic candidate. Peter's behavior is most consistent with which model of voting?

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Peter's behavior is most consistent with the spatial model of voting because he has a specific preference for a certain policy position (9% tax rate) and is voting based on that preference rather than any other factors like party affiliation or the candidate's personal characteristics or experience.

A State's Sales Tax Rate Is Currently 8 Percent