Also, during periods of uncertainty when states are unsure of how to address existing challenges they are likely to adopt those models that are perceived as successful or legitimate. In other words, they frequently adopt these models even in the absence of evidence that they are superior to existing practices Political candidates in newly democratizing countries reorganize their party and campaign organizations in order to increase their chances on election day. Toward that end, they draw from those models of success, largely from the American context, not necessarily because they have empirical evidence that the American campaign model will increase their prospect of victory but often because it appears modern, sophisticated, and superior. Furthermore, frequently states adopt these models because of their symbolic standing. For instance, many Third World governments have adopted weapons systems that have very little military value because they convey to others that they are sophisticates and are a part of the club.