The fact that Democratic Party leaders have become more liberal and Republican Party leaders more conservative is important because
A) it has made the gender gap much smaller.
B) Republicans have become less hawkish over time.
C) Democrats have become more hawkish over time.
D) partisans in the public tend to rely on party leaders for cues on the appropriate positions to take on major political issues.
E) partisans in the public no longer rely on party leaders for cues on the appropriate positions to take on major political issues.

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As party leaders have become more liberal/conservative, it has provided clearer signals to partisans in the public about what positions are appropriate for each party. This creates a stronger association between party identification and issue positions, making it more likely that partisans will rely on party leaders for cues on major political issues.

The Fact That Democratic Party Leaders Have Become More Liberal