James: Many people claim that the voting public is unable to evaluate complex campaign issues. The television commercials for Reade in the national campaign, however, discuss complex campaign issues, and Reade is, at present, more popular than any other candidate. Maria: Yes, Reade is the most popular. However, you are incorrect in claiming that this is because of Reade's discussion of complex campaign issues. Reade simply strikes the voters as the most competent and trustworthy candidate.
Question: Which one of the following, if true, most supports Maria's counter to James?
Options:
A. Reade's opponents are discussing some of the same issues as Reade.
B. Reade's opponents charge that Reade oversimplifies complex campaign issues.
C. Polling data show that Reade's present popularity will probably diminish over time.
D. Polling data show that most voters cannot identify Reade's positions on campaign issues.
E. Polling data show that some voters consider Reade competent and trustworthy.
Answer: D