The results from many experiments suggest that political candidates should only be concerned about political scandal if the scandal ________.
A) confirms the politician's stance on an issue
B) is not matched by an equivalent scandal with his/her adversary
C) is revealed late in the campaign, close to the vote
D) conflicts with the politician's stance on an issue

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Scandals that conflict with a politician's stance on an issue are more damaging because they highlight hypocrisy or inconsistency, undermining the politician's credibility and trustworthiness with voters.

The Results from Many Experiments Suggest That Political Candidates Should