The median voter model predicts that
A) both candidates in a two-person race will definitely move toward the middle of the political spectrum as the election approaches.
B) the candidate (in a two-person race)closer to the middle of the political spectrum (closer to the median voter)on election day will win the election.
C) conservatives have a higher probability of winning elections than liberals.
D) liberals have a higher probability of winning elections than conservatives.
E) voters will often be rationally ignorant of important political issues.

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The median voter model predicts that the candidate who is closer to the middle of the political spectrum, i.e., closer to the median voter, is more likely to win the election. The reason for this is that the median voter represents the preferences of the largest group of voters, and so candidates who appeal to this group are more likely to be successful. However, this model does not predict that both candidates will move towards the middle of the political spectrum, and it does not make any predictions about the relative success of conservatives and liberals. It also does not necessarily imply that voters will be rationally ignorant of political issues.

The Median Voter Model Predicts That