Why was it beneficial for President Bush to cast himself as a wartime president as he launched his reelection campaign in the fall of 2004?
A. The American people were tired of hearing about domestic issues such as the sluggish economy.
B. Appealing to patriotism helped President Bush largely ignore domestic issues such as the economy.
C. President Bush had previously won the 2000 election using a wartime platform.
D. President Bush's opponent, John Kerry, had no previous experience with wartime issues.
Answer: B
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