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Final answer:
Interest groups typically endorse incumbents for their electoral advantages and likelihood of winning, which counters the notion that they favor new candidates over incumbents.
Explanation:
The question posed is whether interest groups tend to support new candidates over incumbents for office. The answer to this question is False. Interest groups support candidates who they believe will advance their agendas and often choose to endorse incumbents due to their electoral advantages, including name recognition, experience, and fundraising abilities. Although some might support challengers who align more closely with their views, or if an incumbent seems vulnerable, it is more common for interest groups to back incumbents who are more likely to win and therefore can provide access to legislative influence.