Although parties may seem strong in California because three-quarters of registered Californians belong to a political party,the number is deceiving because ______.

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The sentence suggests that the number of registered party members is deceiving, implying that there is something different or misleading about it. The following statement that a majority of Californians would rather be unaffiliated with any party points to the fact that the true strength or preference of voters may not be reflected in the number of party registrations.

Although Parties May Seem Strong in California Because Three-Quarters of Registered