The "sophomore surge" refers to the
A) fact that many members of Congress lose their re-election campaigns after their second term in office.
B) tendency for college students to intern with their local members of Congress during the summer between their sophomore and junior years in college.
C) fact that most members of Congress leave office after serving only two years.
D) fact that many college sophomores choose to vote in midterm congressional elections but not in presidential elections.
E) tendency for candidates to win a higher percentage of the vote when seeking future terms in office.
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