A candidate who understands that in a two-person race the person closer to the center of the voter distribution will win is likely to
A) first take polls to figure out what the voters are thinking and then afterward propose policies that are consistent with the polls.
B) first put forth his or her views on a whole host of issues and then afterward take polls to see if the majority of voters agree with him.
C) speak in specific terms about what needs to be done.
D) a and c
E) b and c

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This strategy aligns with the median voter theorem, which suggests that in a two-person race, the candidate whose position is closest to the median voter's preferences is more likely to win. Taking polls to understand voter preferences and then proposing policies that align with those preferences is a practical application of this theory.

A Candidate Who Understands That in a Two-Person Race the Person