A presidential candidate would use microtargeting to do which of the following?
A. Create a short list of potential cabinet members
B. Identify individuals who voted for them in the past and advertise to them to assure their votes
C. Mobilize the military in times of war
D. Delay an initiative in Congress that might put their candidacy in jeopardy
E. Limit media reports on a negative situation
Answer: B
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