Question

American History Section 11 BC / Module 12: 1989-Present (Days 166-180)

2. How was the Iraq War a major issue in the 2008 election?
The ongoing conflict in Iraq caused both candidates to turn away from President Bush.
The war had just ended, giving a huge boost to the Republican candidate.
The ongoing conflict threatened to delay the election until the war ended.
The war was still popular, so both candidates had to discuss their views about it carefully.

Answer 1

A, The ongoing conflict in Iraq caused both candidates to turn away from President Bush.

Step-by-step explanation:

President Bush's war in Iraq wasn't popular when the election of 2008 was coming up. Many people were disapproving of President Bush. While McCain wanted to see the war come to a victory, he still distanced himself from President Bush.