Question

when running for office, when is a political candidate most likely to benefit from the medias agenda - setting role? when a candidate avoids media coverage, because this means they have avoided scandals when a candidate matches the medias expectations when a candidate exceeds the medias expectations when a candidate underperforms compared to the medias expectations

Explanation:

The media's agenda - setting role involves highlighting certain issues or aspects. When a candidate exceeds media expectations, it creates a newsworthy and positive narrative. Avoiding media coverage (which may not always mean avoiding scandals) limits exposure. Matching expectations is less impactful than exceeding. Underperforming gives a negative spin.

Answer:

when a candidate exceeds the media’s expectations