Which of the following statements about spending in House elections is true?
A. The more challengers spend, the more likely they are to win, but few spend enough to be competitive.
B. House incumbents have such an advantage that no matter how much money challengers raise it is not enough.
C. The more money incumbents spend, the greater their chances of winning reelection.
D. The only route to success for challengers is raising and spending more money than incumbents.
Answer: A
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