During the primaries, candidates are often pushed to the more "extreme" ends of the political ideological spectrum on issues. Why? a. They are asked to take specific stands on issues

b. Voters in primaries tend to be more "conservative" or "liberal" than the general public.

c. Candidates understand that they should ignore the "political center" since they tend not to vote.

d. Candidates who appear "moderate" during the primaries are seen as "unelectable"