The median voter model explanation for the landside victory of Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale is that _____.
A)Reagan was far closer to the median voter than Mondale
B)Reagan was far more charismatic than Mondale
C)Reagan was able to use the power of incumbency to overwhelm Mondale
D)Reagan was able to be more extreme than Mondale and still win

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The median voter model suggests that in a two-party system, the candidate who is closest to the median voter's preferences is likely to win. In this case, Reagan was perceived as being closer to the median voter than Mondale, which may have contributed to his landslide victory.

The Median Voter Model Explanation for the Landside Victory of Ronald