Issue Ownership Refers to Which of the Following

Multiple Choice

Issue ownership refers to which of the following?

A) the credibility a candidate derives from constantly attacking his/her opponent on a particular issue
B) the reputation an incumbent gains for being able to handle an issue when he/she proposes a policy in that arena
C) the perception that a candidate owns an issue when his/her voting and/or veto record on it is consistent
D) the advantage a party holds in relation to its reputation for being able to handle a particular issue