Public choice theory predicts candidates will
A) speak in specific instead of general terms.
B) modify their positions to become more like their opponent,if polls show they are not doing as well as their opponent.
C) call themselves right-wingers or left-wingers,not middle-of-the-roaders.
D) label their opponents as too middle-of-the-road.
E) all of the above

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Public choice theory suggests that candidates will adjust their positions to appeal to a broader segment of the electorate if they find themselves trailing in the polls. This often involves moving toward the center or adopting positions more like their opponent's to capture undecided or swing voters, rather than sticking strictly to original, potentially more polarized stances.

Public Choice Theory Predicts Candidates Will