Which sentence best describes Richard Nixon's early campaigns for office?

A.
He tirelessly traveled from place to place, eager to talk to as many people as possible.

B.
He wrote his own speeches, which always seemed untimely and inappropriate.

C.
He enthusiastically debated his opponents on the issues.

D.
To win, he used tactics that some people thought were not completely honest.

Question

Which sentence best describes Richard Nixon's early campaigns for office?
 
 A.
He tirelessly traveled from place to place, eager to talk to as many people as possible.
 
 B.
He wrote his own speeches, which always seemed untimely and inappropriate.
 
 C.
He enthusiastically debated his opponents on the issues.
 
 D.
To win, he used tactics that some people thought were not completely honest.

wwhitlock · Answer

D is the red herring. The test writer is playing on the common misconception that he was a liar and cheat.
Strike off D