How would you characterize the distribution of PAC money to congressional candidates since 1998?

a. Contributions to challengers steadily increased through 2012.
b. Incumbents continue to receive fewer contributions than their challengers.
c. PACs continue to contribute disproportionately to incumbents.
d. PAC contributions have decreased significantly.


Answer: c

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