Question

Which of the following was an important reason that Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968?
He promised to end the Vietnam War.
He belonged to the same political party as Johnson.
He had political views and strategies that were liberal.
He had served as Johnson’s vice president.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C.

He had political views and strategies that were liberal.

This was an important reason that Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968.

There was a split in the democratic party due to the stand of President Johnson supporting the Vietnam war and some opponents.

Answer 2

“He had political views and strategies that were liberal”.

The Richard Nixon has the political views and strategies.

Due to the stand of President Johnson supporting the Vietnam War and some enemies, there was a split in the Democratic Party.

This was the main reason for the Richard Nixon won the presidency in the year 1968.