President Bush and Governor Blanco struggled to agree about how to respond to Hurricane Katrina due to:
A. political differences and perceptions of incompetence by both.
B. President Bush never having been in a hurricane before.
C. Governor Blanco being a woman.
D. Mayor Nagin’s lack of emotional response to the disaster.
I would think its A
Yes, A.
Yes, you are correct. The correct answer is A. President Bush and Governor Blanco struggled to agree about how to respond to Hurricane Katrina due to political differences and perceptions of incompetence by both.
To arrive at this answer, we can look at the context of the situation. Hurricane Katrina was a major disaster that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005. It caused widespread devastation and loss of life, particularly in the city of New Orleans.
During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there was criticism of the slow and inadequate response by both the federal and state governments. President George W. Bush was heavily criticized for the federal government's lackluster response and perceived incompetence in handling the crisis. Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana also faced criticism for her response to the disaster.
Political differences between Bush and Blanco also played a role in the struggle to agree on how to respond to Hurricane Katrina. They were representatives of different political parties (Bush being a Republican and Blanco being a Democrat), and this likely contributed to disagreements and difficulties in coordinating their response efforts.
Furthermore, perceptions of incompetence by both Bush and Blanco added to the challenge of reaching consensus. The slow and inadequate response to the hurricane raised doubts about their ability to effectively lead during such a crisis.
In conclusion, political differences and perceptions of incompetence by both President Bush and Governor Blanco were factors that contributed to their struggle to agree on how to respond to Hurricane Katrina, making option A the correct answer.