One of the implications of issue ownership is that candidates should
A) use only positive messages.
B) rely solely on character attacks.
C) use messages that confirm party or candidate stereotypes.
D) None of these are correct.

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Issue ownership suggests that voters associate certain issues with certain political parties or candidates, therefore it is beneficial for candidates to use messages that confirm these stereotypes in order to appeal to their base. It is not necessary or recommended to use only positive messages or rely solely on character attacks.

One of the Implications of Issue Ownership Is That Candidates