Although he kept his distance from social conservatives who had taken control of the Texas Republican Party in 1994 when he first became governor, why did Governor George W. Bush take stronger conservative positions on issues such as abortion by the late 1990s?
A. He knew he could not be reelected as governor in 2000 without the support of the Tea Party.
B. He was trying to appeal to conservative voters as he prepared his presidential race in 2000.
C. He wanted to take a stronger conservative position than Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry, whom he perceived as the major challenger to his 2000 gubernatorial reelection.
D. He was determined to eliminate all progressive measures enacted by his predecessor Ann Richards, whom he did not personally like.
Answer: B
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