During his campaign for reelection in 2012, Barack Obama de-emphasized his work on health care reform. Which of the following reasons is the most plausible explanation for this decision, given what you know about the interaction between public opinion, policy, and politics?

A. His campaign did not want to focus on an issue that had deep divisions in public opinion.
B. His campaign wanted to focus on the improvements in unemployment instead.
C. The public is generally much less concerned about domestic issues than they are about foreign policy issues.
D. Very few Americans held opinions about health care reform because it did not directly affect them.

The correct answer is A. His campaign did not want to focus on an issue that had deep divisions in public opinion.

Explanation:

Obviously, there is a certain polarization when it comes to health, and it is an issue that can already be dealt with as president. The fact that this work has been dismissed does not mean that it will not be taken into account in its agenda, since the participation of many fronts is required to be able to be approached in a global way and in search of the benefit of all people. Focusing on such a hot topic at election time can cause unnecessary fatigue at the time.

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