What Was the Effect of Giuliani Opting Out of the Iowa

Multiple Choice

What was the effect of Giuliani opting out of the Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina nominating contests?

A) It strengthened his early momentum but ultimately led to him coming in second in Florida.
B) It eroded his momentum and allowed the nominating contest to be cast as a two-person race.
C) It allowed him to improve his public image by avoiding the nasty early contests that wounded his opponents.
D) It allowed him to shepherd his resources in preparation for a strong and competitive run against his opponents in Florida.