In Accord with Electoral Competition Theories, Both the Republican and Democratic

In accord with electoral competition theories, both the Republican and Democratic candidates usually try to

A) appeal to the average voter by showing that there is a clear policy distinction between the two major candidates.
B) appeal to the average voter by showing the candidate's party has done well when it controlled that office in the past.
C) appeal to the average voter by taking similar, popular stands on policy positions.
D) appeal to the average voter by showing that the candidate will support the party's position on key issues.
E) appeal to the average voter on economic policy.