In a popular election, a "spoiler" candidate is one who
a. uses his own personal wealth to outspend the other candidates, winning the election as a result.
b. tips the balance between two leading candidates by attracting a minority of voters who otherwise might have voted for one of the leading candidates.
c. participates in the general election, withdrawing from the race before the electoral college election.
d. does not expect to gain office but runs mainly as a form of protest against another candidate.
e. runs mainly for the purpose of trying to expose alleged vote fraud.
Answer: b. tips the balance between two leading candidates by attracting a minority of voters who otherwise might have voted for one of the leading candidates.
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