In federal election campaigns, direct confrontation strategies:
A) involve parties talking past each other to avoid taking opposing positions on the same issues
B) are relatively rare because there are few issues on which Canadians are deeply divided.
C) are relatively frequent because there are many political parties involved.
D) involve parties selectively emphasizing issues the electorate trusts them to handle.

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Direct confrontation strategies are rare in Canadian federal elections because there are few issues on which Canadians are deeply divided, leading parties to avoid direct confrontations.

In Federal Election Campaigns, Direct Confrontation Strategies