Is fundraising related to electoral success in congressional campaigns?
What will be an ideal response?
This differs for challengers and incumbents. Fundraising levels are less related to success for incumbents, and in fact the correlation is negative. In part, this is because vulnerable incumbents know they must raise more money to survive and thus ramp up fundraising efforts. In contrast, a secure incumbent may not need to spend so much time on fundraising. In contrast, fundraising levels are associated with higher rates of electoral success for challengers, in part because a highly skilled challenger with a good shot of winning will have better luck attracting donors and convincing them that they are a good investment.
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a. cross-sectional design b. successive independent samples design c. longitudinal design d. convenience design
The large number of initiatives on California ballots is best explained by
a. a reduction in the number of signatures required to qualify for the ballot. b. the encouragement of state legislators. c. gridlock between the governor and legislators. d. the opportunism of special interests.