Why was Republican Dwight Eisenhower able to win landslide elections while the Republican Party remained far less popular?
A. Eisenhower's platform was much further to the left than the party's.
B. Eisenhower's popularity was not directly related to his politics.
C. Eisenhower's appeal extended to conservative Southern states that did not vote Republican.
D. Eisenhower's libertarian policies did not appeal to typical Republican voters.
Answer: B
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