What Was Eugene McCarthy's Main Issue During His Challenge to Lyndon

question 31

Multiple Choice

What was Eugene McCarthy's main issue during his challenge to Lyndon Johnson for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination?

• A) presence of communists in the State Department
• B) war in Vietnam
• C) war on poverty
• D) an appeal to the "silent majority" of Americans
• E) the white backlash

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Definitions:

Older Women

Refers to women of advanced age, often implying increased wisdom, life experience, and facing societal perceptions on aging.

Poverty Level

A benchmark set by governments to identify what income range is considered insufficient to meet the basic needs of an individual or family.

Highly Conflicted Marriage

A marital relationship characterized by frequent and intense disputes, often leading to significant emotional distress.

Sole Custody

One parent is responsible for raising the child; the other parent has specified visitation rights.