Which of the following is true of general election campaigns for president?
A. Most independents lean toward supporting third-party candidates.
B. Third-party candidates had increasing chances of winning over the past several decades.
C. Major-party nominees start the election campaign with little support.
D. The Electoral College does not factor into campaign strategy.
E. Major-party nominees start the election campaign with heavy support.
Answer: E
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