How Presidential Debates Work
November 10, 2011 14:02
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The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio
audience tended to believe Nixon won, while television viewers supported
Kennedy. Today, debates continue weld an enormous influence on public opinion.
But how do they work?
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The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio
audience tended to believe Nixon won, while television viewers supported
Kennedy. Today, debates continue weld an enormous influence on public opinion.
But how do they work?
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[www.howstuffworks.com/advertisers.htm](http://www.howstuffworks.com/advertisers.htm)
And to learn about your ad choices when listening to podcasts, visit
