Why did Americans who watched the televised 1960 presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy believe Kennedy won while those who listened to it on radio felt that Nixon had won?
A) Kennedy appeared more comfortable and attractive on television.
B) Kennedy spoke more eloquently than Nixon.
C) Kennedy had a large fan base in the television audience.
D) Kennedy appeared sickly and gained the audience's sympathy.

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Kennedy's confident and comfortable demeanor, along with his telegenic appearance, contrasted sharply with Nixon's, who appeared less comfortable and was recovering from a recent hospitalization, making Kennedy more appealing to the television audience.

Why Did Americans Who Watched the Televised 1960 Presidential Debate