Question

What was the effect of the Watergate scandal on the 1972 election?

A.Nixon lost to McGovern.


B. Nixon advisers took the blame and Nixon won.


C. Most people ignored it and Nixon won.


D. The American people reelected Nixon, but demanded an investigation.

Answer 1

I’m going to say “D.” While Nixon won in a landslide victory, Watergate was still in its infancy, with most people describing it as a third-rate burglary. I wouldn’t say most people ignored it, it’s just that most people didn’t think it was as serious as it would become. As more information became available, more people demanded an investigation.