A, The ongoing conflict in Iraq caused both candidates to turn away from President Bush.
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.
Liberal critics of the ACA want it to extend its care over some higher annual income earning families and for itto allow for people to keep their insurance plans.