Read this question posed by President Kennedy in the opening statements of the first televised presidential debate.

Question

"Do you know today that the Comm[unists]--the Russians broadcast 10 times as many programs in Spanish to Latin America as we do?

How does this rhetorical question advance Kennedy's appeal to the voters?

Responses

He wants his voters to think about how successful Communism had become in Russia, so he is thinking about using some parts of it if he were to be elected.
He wants his voters to think about how successful Communism had become in Russia, so he is thinking about using some parts of it if he were to be elected.

He wants his voters to think about how he would like to help Latin America to establish all democratic governments so that they can truly be free citizens.
He wants his voters to think about how he would like to help Latin America to establish all democratic governments so that they can truly be free citizens.

He wants his voters to think about how the United States should be broadcasting many more Spanish language programs in Latin America to promote democracy.
He wants his voters to think about how the United States should be broadcasting many more Spanish language programs in Latin America to promote democracy.

He wants his voters to decide whether the Russians should broadcast some programming to the United States because we didn't have many Spanish TV programs.
He wants his voters to decide whether the Russians should broadcast some programming to the United States because we didn't have many Spanish TV programs.

Answer 1

The most effective response to how Kennedy's rhetorical question advances his appeal to voters is:

He wants his voters to think about how the United States should be broadcasting many more Spanish language programs in Latin America to promote democracy.

This response captures the essence of Kennedy's concern about the influence of Communist propaganda in Latin America and underscores his commitment to countering that influence through increased U.S. broadcasting efforts. By highlighting this issue, he positions himself as a proactive leader who values the importance of promoting democracy and engagement with Latin American countries. This appeal resonates with voters who are concerned about the spread of Communism and the United States' role in that region.