Which of the Following Is Supported by Empirical Evidence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is supported by empirical evidence?

A) Televised debates typically persuade 5 to 10 percent of the viewing audience to switch candidates.
B) Candidates who commit a gaffe lose support in the polls right after the debate.
C) Candidates who commit a gaffe lose support, but only if the news media highlights their performance in the days after the debate.
D) Televised debates have no effects at all on the viewing audience.