Which of These Statements Best Characterizes the Position of Party

Which of these statements best characterizes the position of party activists?

A) They are generally idealists who are unwilling to compromise their principles in any way.
B) They want, above all, to retain their position or attain higher office.
C) They tend to take similar positions on social issues and questions involving the federal deficit.
D) They are quite different in their views than party activists and voters in the other political party.
E) They represent the mainstream position of the major parties.