They looked how good or bad the president handled the Great Recession and based upon, voted to re elect.
John F. Kennedy believe that no matter others will do to them they will keep going no matter if "well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden" they will keep moving forward. If Americans United they will make a difference and be stronger but if they are separated they can not improve as what they wished for. He believe on "defending freedom" That everyone can make a change for their country.
The correct answer would be a newspaper published an article criticizing the president
One significant issue was the integral role of automobiles and construction in American industry.