Although the televised debate with Nixon helped Kennedy, victory in the 1960 election:
a. depended on his ability to hold the Democratic coalition together.
b. hinged on the use of the radio because it was still the nation's most important medium.
c. depended on Kennedy's personal appearances.
d. resulted from Kennedy being able to control his emotional outbursts.
ANSWER: a
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