In the 1988 presidential election, George H. W. Bush benefited from all of the following EXCEPT
A. strong support from his party because of loyalty to Reagan.
B. a fairly robust economy.
C. a lackluster candidacy by his opponent.
D. support from remnants of the Old Left in Washington.
Answer: D
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