Why do the campaign staffs of presidential candidates pass up large states like California and Texas to concentrate on smaller states like New Mexico or Ohio?

a. The large states are just a few and there are more votes altogether in the small states. b. It is easier to persuade people in the small states. c. The large states are reliably red or blue, so the campaigns go after states where the vote is closer and they can take all of the votes even with a small win. d. The large states are just too expensive for campaigning.

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Slade Fox

Social Studies

3 February, 12:47

Why do the campaign staffs of presidential candidates pass up large states like California and Texas to concentrate on smaller states like New Mexico or Ohio?

a. The large states are just a few and there are more votes altogether in the small states. b. It is easier to persuade people in the small states. c. The large states are reliably red or blue, so the campaigns go after states where the vote is closer and they can take all of the votes even with a small win. d. The large states are just too expensive for campaigning.

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Jair · Answer 1

The campaign staffs of presidential candidates pass up large states like California and Texas to concentrate on smaller states like New Mexico or Ohio because the large states are reliably red or blue, so the campaigns go after states where the vote is closer and they can take all of the votes even with a small win.

Option: (C)

Explanation:

The campaigns of the parties are intelligently planned by brilliant strategists who are familiar with the nuances of each and every state and the inclinations of the voters of every state. They are aware of where the campaignings would not even if they are effectively carried out. The planning includes the realities that are accepted about the philosophies followed by the majority populations of the states and the campaigns are planned accordingly.