which statement best assesses the influence campaign funding has on campaign strategy?

A. the amount of money raised in a campaign does not matter because the news media do not report on this information
B. fundraising is one of the most important parts of a political campaign because adequate funding for advertising and other expenditures is essential for a candidate to be competitive
C. only wealthy candidates can win elected office
D. the candidate who raises the most money almost always wins elected office

B. fundraising is one of the most important parts of a political campaign because adequate funding for advertising and other expenditures is essential for a candidate to be competitive