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 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 minimal as they are too expensive, often come from other states, and do not know the local political culture.