What role do national parties play in financing campaigns?
a. The most important role is through coordinated expenditures that are not limited so long as the activities help enhance the party brand.
b. The parties are a vital component for any candidate because the party is able to provide financing for all expenses.
c. The parties play no role in campaigns since Congress passed the Federal Election Campaign Act.
d. The parties can make coordinated and independent expenditures and encourage incumbents in safe seats to pass some of the money on to needier candidates.