Which of the following was a characteristic of the 1988 presidential campaign?

A) Most voters were pessimistic about America's economic future and frightened about the possibility of nuclear war.
B) Most voters ignored emotional campaign rhetoric and demanded a serious discussion of environmental and social issues.
C) The Republican party relied on negative campaigning and personal attacks against the Democratic candidate.
D) The candidates expressed serious doubts about the stability of the American political system.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The 1988 presidential campaign was infamous for the negative campaigning and personal attacks employed by the Republican party against the Democratic candidate, Michael Dukakis. This included a focus on Dukakis's record on crime and his alleged softness on national defense.

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