Democratic candidate Walter Mondale most seriously damaged his presidential prospects when he
A made public comments regarding the inability of women to make good political candidates.
B promised to raise taxes to lower the federal budget deficit and said Reagan would as well.
described Reagan as a lunatic and a liar in a scathing speech that insulted millions.
D appeared to be soft on communism in the way he described his approach to foreign policy.
E ignored economic issues in favor of focusing solely on social problems of the time.