The Use of Professional Political Consultants in State and Local

The use of professional political consultants in state and local races

A) is a passing fad.
B) is increasing and is likely to remain a feature of the American political scene as campaign technologies are further refined.
C) has been around since the heyday of the political parties in the 1930s.
D) is unlikely to provide any benefit to a candidate who wishes to unseat an incumbent.