It Would Appear That If a Person Wanted to Run

It would appear that if a person wanted to run for the presidency,the most important task he or she should undertake is to __________.

A) meet and greet the voters in his immediate neighborhood
B) arrange meetings with party leaders the year before beginning a campaign
C) run a poll to check if he or she has any name recognition nationwide
D) begin campaigning immediately,as soon as the year after the previous election
E) build up abundant resources through early fund-raising