Senator Dogood is pushing for the construction of a new military base in his state even though, from the standpoint of national security, it is clear that there are better places to locate the new military base. Economic theory would suggest that Senator Dogood is

a$.$ acting irrationally; he must not know that the base would be better located in a different state.

b$.$ acting rationally; he realizes that constructing the base in his state will increase his chances of getting reelected.

c$.$ acting rationally if the country is currently at war but is acting irrationally if the country is not at war.

d$.$ trying to do what is best for the country.