During political campaigns before an election, the news media is said to cover the campaigns like a horse race. which of the following statements best explains the reason for this analogy?
a. the press relies heavily on measurements like poll numbers as a constant comparison of candidates' relative success in a campaign.
b. the results of an election, like the results of a horse race, can't be predicted until the very end.
c. the candidates are groomed and trained for the campaign just as racehorses are groomed and trained for a race.
d. as gatekeepers, members of the press officially begin the horse race.

The statement candidates will be fixed up and trained for the election, as racing horses will be fixed up and trained best explains the reason for this analogy.

Option- C.

Explanation:

The "horse-race" or "gambling framework" story is a popular electoral coverage. "From decades of research we know that media aim to watch elections through competitive lens," Lawrence said.

"Campaigns are portrayed in many respects, including sports events, with an emphasis on who wins, who loses, who's up and who's down, whether we go forward or back in the elections." In addition to political bias, reporters across different media outlets promote biasing views by distilling in simple texts complex campaigns and issues.