What message is the text trying to impart with the examples of Clayton Williams and George Bush with respect to media coverage?
A. Intense media coverage can backfire for candidates if they make public mistakes.
B. Political consultants are able to reframe candidate mistakes so that the press treats them as positives.
C. In the race for voter attention, any coverage is essentially good coverage.
D. Candidates have largely sought to hide from the press for fear of receiving negative coverage.
Answer: A
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