The lopsided result above is best explained by which combination of issues?
- A
Opposition to NAFTA and concerns about deindustrialization
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Stagflation, the Iran hostage crisis, and a 'New Right' coalition mobilizing evangelical voters
- C
Public outrage at the end of the gold standard and Watergate fatigue
- D
A backlash against the Persian Gulf War and budget surpluses
Explanation
Carter's reelection bid was crushed by 13% inflation, 7.5% unemployment, the Iran hostage crisis, and a New Right coalition that mobilized evangelicals (Moral Majority), defense hawks, and tax-cut conservatives behind Reagan.