The Nixon/Kennedy debate anecdote is a common misconception. In reality most radio listeners were older and lived in rural areas, making them more likely to lean towards Nixon anyways. [1]
People have always interpreted things the way they want to, whether it's radio or TV.
People have always interpreted things the way they want to, whether it's radio or TV.
[1] https://www.paleycenter.org/p-the-nixon-kennedy-debates-a-lo...