The main goal of party conventions in contemporary politics is ______.

A. drafting a party platform that all candidates running under the party label in the general election can embrace
B. choosing the party's candidate for President and Vice President
C. for state and local political leaders to renegotiate their complex coalitions
D. conveying an attractive image and message to citizens watching the action at home on television

Answer: D

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A legislator's spokesperson puts a spin on a story when that official believes it is best to __________.

A. promote news through online sources rather than traditional media sources B. present fake news to the media C. cover up a political scandal D. present information in the best possible light

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