The common story is that Kennedy won the debate on television and Nixon won the debate on radio. The Constitution Center has an interesting parallel between the two vice presidential candidates where Nixon’s running mate, Henry Cabot Lodge noted “that son-of-a-bitch just lost us the election,” while Lyndon Johnson, Kennedy’s running mate, thought Kennedy had lost. (1) They note that “Lodge saw the debate on TV, while Johnson listened to the debate on the radio.” (2)
Why don't you decide for yourself? Click each of the links below and see if you can make up your own mind.
Why don't you decide for yourself? Click each of the links below and see if you can make up your own mind.
Case 1: Kennedy Looks Into the Camera
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CASE 2: Nixon Sweats Profusely
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CASE 3: The Background of the Set
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Footnotes:
(1) "How the Kennedy-Nixon," National Constitution Center.
(2) "How the Kennedy-Nixon," National Constitution Center.
(1) "How the Kennedy-Nixon," National Constitution Center.
(2) "How the Kennedy-Nixon," National Constitution Center.