A simple logic underlying the apparent chaos of seemingly unique and momentous elections is that:
A) voters are so unresponsive to economic conditions that the winner of a presidential election cannot be predicted with any accuracy.
B) voters are so responsive to economic conditions that the winner of a presidential election can be predicted with considerable accuracy.
C) pundits scrutinize the daily chronicle of events to divine how the candidates advance and retreat in public opinion.
D) personalities and leadership of the candidates loom large and are reckoned to swing voters one way or another.

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The passage states that there is a simple logic underlying seemingly chaotic and momentous elections. It then goes on to explain that this logic is that voters are responsive to economic conditions. Therefore, the winner of a presidential election can be predicted with considerable accuracy based on economic conditions. Choice B accurately reflects this logic. Choices A, C, and D are not supported by the passage.

A Simple Logic Underlying the Apparent Chaos of Seemingly Unique