Which of the following hurt the reelection campaign of Democratic president Jimmy Carter?

A. the perception that he was a cold fish
B. the personal warmth of his opponent, Walter Mondale
C. the poor state of the economy in that year and foreign policy problems
D. the rapid increase in military spending authorized by Carter


Answer: C

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