As states have moved their primaries and caucuses closer to the beginning of the nominating season, the nomination process has become highly ______.

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The term "front loaded" refers to the strategy of scheduling primaries and caucuses early in the nominating season, which has become increasingly common in recent elections. This can create a situation where the nomination is effectively decided by the time later states have a chance to weigh in, making the process highly front loaded. The other options do not accurately describe the current state of the nomination process.

As States Have Moved Their Primaries and Caucuses Closer to the Beginning