Question

Why did Richard Nixon agree to take part in televised debates during the election of 1960

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) He hoped to expose his opponent's perceived national political inexperience.

Richard Nixon agreed to take part in televised debates during the election of 1960 because he hoped to expose his opponent's perceived national political inexperience.

But what a surprise it resulted! It was a hard hit for Republican candidate Richard Nixon and a tough lesson to be learned.

Democrat candidate John F. Kennedy had advisors on Public Relations that taught him how to take advantage of a live debate on television. Kennedy understood the importance of public image and the impact on audiences. He wore a nice suit, he trained, he smiled, and the result was that he won the debates and people's acceptance.