What Role Did Negative Ads Play in the 1990 Gubernatorial

What role did negative ads play in the 1990 gubernatorial race between Democrat Ann Richards and Republican Clayton Williams?

A) Despite spending millions for his controlled media events, Williams was still defeated by Richards who used ads that painted Williams in a negative light.
B) Richards won despite negative ads used against her, but public fury over the use of negative ads in 1990 led to legislation prohibiting them the following year.
C) Because of the intensity of negative ads and the public outcry against them, both candidates were banned from using them two months prior to the election.
D) The intensity of negative ads in the 1990 race and issues over defamation of character produced by them led the Federal Election Commission to block them.
E) Negative ads were repeatedly use by both campaigns, though the ads used by Williams were considered racist and helped turn public opinion against him.