Suppose candidate A is conservative and candidate B is liberal and both are currently positioned away from the "middle ground" toward their respective ends of the political spectrum.We would expect that as the campaign draws closer to election day,
A) candidate A will move to the right (more conservative)and candidate B will move to the left (more liberal).
B) both candidates A and B will move to the other's position in an attempt to capture the other's supporters.
C) candidate A will move closer to the middle,and candidate B will stay where he or she is because he or she realizes that Americans are basically liberal.
D) candidate B will move closer to the middle,and candidate A will stay where he or she is because he or she realizes that Americans are basically conservative.
E) both candidates will move toward the middle.

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As the election draws closer, both candidates will realize the importance of capturing the votes of independent and moderate voters who are located in the middle ground. Therefore, both candidates will move towards the middle to attract these voters.

Suppose Candidate a Is Conservative and Candidate B Is Liberal