The political boost(s) enjoyed by Barack Obama over John McCain during the election of 2008 included
a. an unprecedented war chest of over 70 million in donations to the campaign.
b. a superior performance in televised debates.
c. the widespread hope and enthusiasm of his supporters generated by his campaign and its Yes we can slogan.
d. a sudden worldwide economic maelstrom.
e. All of these choices are correct.
Question 2
By 2008, Americans' reactions to the war in Iraq
a. remained solidly behind the president.
b. solidified more strongly against the war.
c. helped President Bush maintain approval ratings of nearly 50.
d. were evenly split between support and belief that the war had been a mistake.
e. None of these choices are correct.