Romney might have been more successful running as an insurgent candidate than as a clarifying candidate because __________
A)economic conditions greatly favored Obama and his stewardship of the economy
B)most of the 2012 voters were pocketbook voters who responded to Obama's attacks against Romney
C)the economic conditions had declined drastically and Romney missed a key opportunity to criticize Obama's economic management
D)an insurgent campaign would have been better positioned to take advantage of the October Surprise that occurred
A
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Which of the following statements about Medicaid is NOT true?
a. Medicaid only serves people who are retired. b. Medicaid now serves 62 million Americans. c. Medicaid is funded between 50 and 76 percent by the national government. d. Two-thirds of American nursing homes are wholly or in part supported by Medicaid.
Roger was surprised he could experience political culture shock just by relocating in the United States. He missed the sincerity, lack of corruption, and dedication to their constituency that his representatives exhibited in his previous state. In his new state of residency, politicians were more driven by profit and patronage. Which type of political culture did Roger leave behind?
a. moralistic b. individualistic c. activistic d. traditionalistic