George H. W. Bush saying, "Read my lips—no new taxes," foreshadowed __________

a. keeping a campaign promise
b. a presidential candidate misquoting an opponent
c. how a negative advertisement can backfire
d. a failure to keep a campaign promise


Answer: d

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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