What does George Will mean when he says independent candidates could "splinter the electorate”?

answer; ///i believe its (b); ///the president will sign it or veto the check first good luck

the correct answer is ligma : ) jk but i think its c

roosevelt, a progressive reformer, earned a reputation as a "trust buster" through his regulatory reforms and anti-trust prosecutions. his "square deal" included regulation of railroad rates and pure foods and drugs; he saw it as a fair deal for both the average citizen and the businessmen.