Electoral coattails refers to

A. the formal attire of presidential candidates.
B. coordinated campaigns between different offices in the same party.
C. competition between the two main parties.
D. how more attractive candidates perform better in national elections.
E. the winning presidential candidate's positive effect on congressional elections.


Answer: E

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