His being a world war II navy veteran.
Military service has never been a challenge for any presidential candidate. People who serve are generally regarded by the American people as good and brave. Therefore it would have helped his campaign, not hurt it.
(a) My mother and I <u>are </u> delighted to see
The answer is C, Beleaguer.
Siege means blockade. Beleaguer has the closest definition of "cause problems or difficulties for."
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