President George W.Bush's approval rating going up 29% after the September 11 attacks is an example of a

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A rally point is a significant event that temporarily boosts the popularity of a political leader or party. The September 11 attacks were a major event that rallied the country together and increased support for President Bush, leading to a significant increase in his approval rating. A "volley" refers to back and forth communication between political campaigns, a "horse race" refers to the competitive nature of elections, and a "presidential bump" is a term used to describe a slight increase in the president's approval ratings after taking office.