Which of the following statements about TV news coverage is TRUE?
A) The three major networks combined devoted an average of 12.6 minutes per night to the 2000 presidential contest,just one-half of the time devoted to the 1992 campaign.
B) The three major networks combined devoted an average of 24.6 minutes per night to the 2000 presidential contests,double the amount of time devoted to the 1992 campaign.
C) Ratings pressure for the three major TV networks has led to an increase in the amount of time devoted to political coverage.
D) In 2000,most voters relied on network TV coverage to hear the presidential candidates deliver their messages.
E) Both b and c are true.
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