In presidential debates, it is common for which of the following to occur?

A. Challengers to have much more to gain from debating than incumbents
B. Nonvoters to favor the challengers over an incumbent
C. The minority party to enjoy an advantage
D. Incumbents to have more to gain than challengers
E. The debate to have little effect on the election outcome


Answer: A

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