Select the answer that

best reflects the question below

Richard Nixon most likely lost the first televised presidential debate because ...

A. Nixon did not appear prepared for the debate as evidenced by his unwillingness to answer questions

presented

B. Vice-President Nixon was forced to defend the failures of the Eisenhower Administration, despite the fact that

he was not primarily involved in those failures

C. The Kennedy campaign ensured that the democratic candidate was presentable for the debate, while the

Nixon campaign did not prepare for how the Vice-President looked on

camera

DNone of the Above

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Malachi Dunlap

7 June, 21:18

Select the answer that

best reflects the question below

Richard Nixon most likely lost the first televised presidential debate because ...

A. Nixon did not appear prepared for the debate as evidenced by his unwillingness to answer questions

presented

B. Vice-President Nixon was forced to defend the failures of the Eisenhower Administration, despite the fact that

he was not primarily involved in those failures

C. The Kennedy campaign ensured that the democratic candidate was presentable for the debate, while the

Nixon campaign did not prepare for how the Vice-President looked on

camera

DNone of the Above

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Macie Peck · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

In the first televised debate, which you can watch online, Richard Nixon was horribly presented. The Kennedy campaign made sure that their candidate was healthy looking and confident - a huge nonverbal cue that people look for in future presidents.