CLEP Social Sciences

Answer - C - A major dilemma of trying to get elected as president is pleasing loyal members of the party without alienating the public.

Key Takeaway: Trying to get elected as president involves the major dilemma of trying to please loyal member of the party while not alienating the general public. In order to win the nomination, it is necessary to gain the support of loyalists and party regulars. To do this, it is often necessary for a candidate to take more liberal or conservative approach to various issues. Once the nomination is won, however, a candidate has to win the approval of the public to win the general election-without going so centrist as to alienate the party loyalists.