From roughly 1900-1960, a strong showing in presidential primaries
A. did not improve a candidate's chances of gaining the nomination
B. Enabled a candidate to demonstrate popular support, but did not ensure nomination
C. Guaranteed a candidate's nomination
D. Guaranteed a candidate's place on the ticket, although sometimes as the vice presidential nominee rather than presidential nominee
E. allowed a candidate to write the platform for her/his political party
Answer: B