In 2008, One Reason Why Obama Won in Harris, Travis

question 6

Multiple Choice

In 2008, one reason why Obama won in Harris, Travis, Bexar, and Dallas counties was because of

• A) strong Republican support.
• B) strong conservative Tea Party support.
• C) solid support from independents and right-wing Republicans.
• D) solid support from Latino and African American voters.

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