(A) George H.W. Bush
(B) ** Bob Dole
(C) Al Gore
(D) No answer
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The 1996 United States presidential election was the 53rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic President Bill Clinton defeated former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the Republican nominee, and Ross Perot, the Reform Party nominee and 1992 presidential candidate.
Concept note-2: -Clinton won, defeating Purcell by almost 7.4% of the popular vote. Even after Clinton’s victory, Purcell refused to endorse him for the general election.