Question

Before the post–world war ii era, dark-horse candidates were most likely to arise at a national convention when a. deadlocks between major factions developed. b. no other candidate wanted the nomination. c. charismatic leaders dominated the proceedings. d. an incumbent president was running for re-election. e. economic conditions were extremely poor.

Answer 1

Dark horse candidates were likely to emerge as a result of charisma.  a dark horse candidate is often unknown, or unheralded before an election, and often arise out of nowhere to take the lead. they are often people of unexceptional charisma and luck as well.
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