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 Republicans 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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The 1988 presidential campaign was known for the Republicans' use of negative campaigning and personal attacks against the Democratic candidate, Michael Dukakis, particularly with the infamous "Willie Horton" ad. Option A is incorrect as the economy was actually doing well at the time, and option D is also incorrect as there were no serious doubts about the stability of the American political system. Option B is not accurate as emotional campaign rhetoric was still a significant part of the election.

Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the 1988