Final answer:
In the 2004 presidential election, both Howard Dean and John Kerry accepted federal matching funds during the primaries, while George W. Bush did not. The statement that none of them accepted federal funds is incorrect.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the 2004 presidential election and specifically the acceptance of federal matching funds during the primaries by the candidates Howard Dean, John Kerry, and George W. Bush. The correct answer to which statement is NOT true about the 2004 presidential election is 'D. None of the three candidates (Dean, Kerry, and Bush) accepted federal matching funds in the primaries.' Both Howard Dean and John Kerry accepted federal matching funds, while George W. Bush did not. It's important to note that public funding of campaigns has become less popular since then, with candidates often raising more money separately to avoid spending limitations.