The 1960 presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon O was broadcast only on the radio. allowed Nixon to demonstrate his best qualities, thus winning the debate. showed Kennedy to be an ineffective speaker, and thus he lost. O highlighted the impact of television on political campaigns. was little noticed at the time.

The 1960 presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon O was broadcast only on the radio. allowed Nixon to demonstrate his best qualities, thus winning the debate. showed Kennedy to be an ineffective speaker, and thus he lost. O highlighted the impact of television on political campaigns. was little noticed at the time.