How did the controversy surrounding Florida's 25 electoral votes, beginning on election night 2000 and continuing for 36 days, help to set the stage for George W. Bush's first term in office?
A. The controversy caused the American political classes to go to war with each other, a trend that continued throughout President Bush's years in the white House.
B. The controversy caused the American political classes to unify with each other, a trend that continued throughout President Bush's years in the white House.
C. The controversy caused the various racial and ethnic groups in America to go to war with each other, a trend that continued throughout President Bush's years in the white House.
D. The controversy caused the world to pay less attention to American politics, a trend that continued throughout President Bush's years in the white House.
Answer: A
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