"you have to be loaded just to get beat." —humorist will rogers

which statement is the best interpretation of what rogers is saying about money and politics?

a. a candidate probably won't even use all the money he or she raises from fundraising.

b. it is impossible for anyone to advance his or her political beliefs unless the person is rich.

c. candidates cannot realistically expect to compete unless they raise a lot of money.

d. there is too much money being raised illegally in politics.