How did well-respected former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite describe the impact of television on politics?
A. Television had revolutionized the electoral process as campaign ads made more voters aware of relevant campaign issues.
B. Multimillionaires who ran for office in Texas were able to "buy" elections by purchasing valuable air time.
C. Television was a valuable campaign resource, but grassroots campaigns had more powerful impacts on winning elections.
D. Sound bites and negative attack ads cheated citizens and made them cynical of the electoral process.
Answer: D
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