Will HDTV Decide the Presidential Election?

A legend of American politics is that TV defeated Nixon and delivered victory to Kennedy—in their televised Great Debates Nixon looked old and haggard, Kennedy, young and tanned. TV viewers said Kennedy won the debate; radio listeners said Nixon did. It was all about looks.

Now, consider HDTV. Every little flaw shows in glorious details. And now consider that John McCain is older than your grandpa, ravaged by a rough campaign and melanoma surgery. One can only wonder. Will HDTV kill McCain?

[via Gizmodo]

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emily | 7:54 PM | Technology |
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