A) Fundraising shapes public opinion in the early stages of a campaign, while advertising shapes opinions during the last few weeks before the election.
B) Both can generate positive media coverage for a candidate, which can in turn generate positive polling results.
C) Only advertising can shape the opinions expressed by voters in polling.
D) Fundraising affects candidate polling negatively, while advertising affects candidate polling positively.
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The statement that best compares the influence of fundraising and advertising on polling during a campaign is:
B) Both can generate positive media coverage for a candidate, which can in turn generate positive polling results.
This statement acknowledges that both fundraising and advertising can lead to increased visibility and favorable perceptions of a candidate, which can ultimately influence polling outcomes.
