What did the 2012 U.S. presidential election demonstrate about party cohesion?

A) Super-PACS can harm party cohesion.
B) Stringent party cohesion can harm electoral chances.
C) Party cohesion remains unaffected by monetary funds.
D) American voters prefer strongly cohesive parties.

B

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