Asked by Rebeca Fagan on Sep 27, 2024
In the 1988 presidential campaign,supporters of George H.W.Bush ran ads of "Willie" Horton,who was
A) a black felon who raped a white woman while on furlough in the state governed by Bush's Democratic opponent.
B) a white steelworker who lost his job after twenty-five years,allegedly to make room for an "affirmative action hire."
C) an unemployed black man who collected enough revenue from federal and state welfare programs to lead an upper-middle-class lifestyle.
D) a former member of the Communist Party who claimed that Bush's Democratic opponent had for a long time regularly attended party meetings.
Affirmative Action Hire
The practice of hiring individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, including policies meant to increase diversity within workplaces.
Willie Horton
Refers to an American criminal who became a controversial figure in the 1988 U.S. presidential campaign due to a furlough program failure.
Black Felon
A term that reflects biased perceptions and stereotyping in the criminal justice system, often criticized for its racial implications and impact on African American communities.
- Determine the importance of African American involvement and visibility in the political sphere.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the importance of African American involvement and visibility in the political sphere.