$$Pat$,$ an insurance$$ executive, contributed$$ $$1,000,000$ to the reelection campaign of Governor$$ Stephens, in hopes that Stephens will appoint her to a coveted position on the State Board of Insurance. How much of the contribution can Pat$$ deduct?

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Part $1$

A$.$

$$$$100,000$

B$.$

$$$$1,000,000$

C$.$

$$$$0$

D$.$

$$$$500,000$