In 1952, what made the televised speeches of Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson ineffective?
A)He suffered from a lisp.
B)He was unable to read cue cards.
C)He tried to hard to be funny and entertaining.
D)His speeches were too long and detailed.

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Stevenson's speeches were criticized for being too intellectual, detailed, and policy-heavy, which did not translate well to the television medium, especially compared to the more charismatic and television-friendly style of his opponent, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In 1952, What Made the Televised Speeches of Democratic Presidential