Persuade listeners to embrace democratic freedoms.
The correct answer to the question above is the (c.) anyone's completes the sentence. Miranda says that the outcome of the race is anyone's guess. Since Miranda is referring to anyone that is involve (not particularly in it) in the race, it means should refer anyone to anyone's.
B. Comparison and/or contrast
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "<span>"Many people assume that germline engineering is necessary to allow couples at risk of passing on a genetic disease to avoid doing so. This is not so."</span>