Question

how can media exposure benefit incumbent candidates during an election? incumbents can use the \bully pulpit\ strategy to present their achievements. incumbents have more money to spend on advertisements. incumbents always win elections due to media exposure.

Explanation:

1. The "bully pulpit" (official platform) lets incumbents use media to highlight their policy achievements, building voter support.
2. Incumbents often have greater fundraising access, allowing more media ad spending to boost visibility.
3. The claim that incumbents "always win" is false; media exposure helps but does not guarantee victory.

Answer:

• Incumbents can use the "bully pulpit" strategy to present their achievements.
• Incumbents have more money to spend on advertisements.