According to the textbook, for candidates, the goal of presidential campaigns is to ______.

A. mobilize their base and entice swing voters to vote for them
B. convert voters affiliated with the other party
C. convince undecided and swing voters to support them
D. destroy their opponent's credibility


Answer: A. mobilize their base and entice swing voters to vote for them

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