A Major Factor in John F

question 106

Multiple Choice

A major factor in John F.Kennedy's 1960 presidential victory over Richard Nixon was

• A)the fact that, unlike Nixon, Kennedy had hired a professional political consultant.
• B)that Kennedy had a much stronger performance than Nixon during televised debates.
• C)Nixon's failure to develop infomercials.
• D)Kennedy's aggressive use of push polls, especially in the Northeast.

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Private Incentives

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Common Resource

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Hunting Licenses

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