Classic Ads: Kennedy vs. Nixon
Posted by: Brent James on February 18, 2008
It is generally much easier to smear your opponent than to articulate a cogent, attainable plan assuring America’s prospects for a bright future. The closer to election time, the more pointed the attacks.
Attack ads are not new. Those of you old enough to remember the 1960 race for the president, may recall that even in the hotly contested race between then-Vice-President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy, the gloves came off.
In our current race, the gloves have been off for quite some time. With all the unsubstantiated claims, mud slinging, and new revelations, it is vitally important that we use all wisdom and discernment in making a values match.
Here is another classic political ad from the 1960 presidential election.
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