The ________ controls the country's economy and uses political power to preserve thestatus quo that includes their own privileges

Brad has newly relocated to a medium-sized city in Texas. He is interested in running for city council and knows that there are three incumbents running so he decides to run for the fourth seat. This type of municipal election is an example of the ______

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__________ present a threat to mainstream media, largely because they __________.

A. Blogs; are cheap to produce B. Blogs; have more access to political candidates C. Podcasts; are the favored form of voter outreach among candidates for office D. Podcasts; help bring in millions in online fundraising E. Presidential debates; are required to be shown, despite low viewership