When Barack Obama ran for the U.S. presidency in 2008, unprecedented crowds gathered to hear him speak. He was well known for slogans such as, "Yes, we can" and "Change we can believe in." When Obama rallied crowds with such statements, he was relying on which of the following to increase his credibility?

A. character
B. enthusiasm
C. competence
D. charisma


Answer: D

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