One of the most effective political ads was a thirty-second spot that depicted a little girl picking daisies in a field and then an image of a mushroom cloud emanating from a nuclear explosion that was done for which of the following candidates?

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The ad referred to is known as the "Daisy" ad and was used in 1964 by Lyndon Johnson in his campaign against Barry Goldwater. It was meant to create fear in the minds of the voters about the potential consequences of electing Goldwater, who was known for his hawkish stance on nuclear weapons. This ad is widely considered as one of the most effective political ads of all time.

One of the Most Effective Political Ads Was a Thirty-Second