What is true about the differences between McCain and Obama during the election of 2008?

A) Obama declared himself a "maverick" within the political process.
B) The Republicans defended McCain from accusations that he was not a strong leader.
C) McCain picked a far more experienced political leader for his vice-presidential candidate than Obama did.
D) After the economic recession hit, Obama appeared more calm and reliable to voters than McCain did.


Answer: D

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