In 2004,President Bush's Approval Level Had Fallen to a Dangerous

In 2004,President Bush's approval level had fallen to a dangerous level for an incumbent,but he still defeated John Kerry.This suggests that __________.

A) approval ratings don't matter all that much
B) voters simply could not see John Kerry as president
C) John Kerry had alienated important wings of his own party
D) George Bush was perceived as far more able
E) voters decided the Democratic party platform was too liberal