While campaigning for vice president in 1952 on the Republican Party ticket, then-Senator Richard M. Nixon was accused of having appropriated $18,000 in campaign funds for his personal use, including over $4,000 for Christmas cards. The fund had been established by supporters to help pay for travel and mail expenses, despite the fact that Nixon received an annual expense budget to pay for these things. While this was not illegal at the time, Nixon had made a point of attacking other politicians for similar use of campaign funds. In a televised speech on September 23, 1952, Nixon addressed the revelation of his extra fund and also spoke about another gift he had been given by a supporter. During his half-hour address, Nixon defended himself, attacked political opponents (which included the administration of then-sitting president Harry S. Truman), and urged his supporters to keep him on the ticket.
(2) It isn't easy to come before a nationwide audience and bare your life, as I've done. But I want to say some things before I conclude that I think most of you will agree on. Mr. Mitchell, the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, made this statement -- that if a man couldn't afford to be in the United States Senate, he shouldn't run for the Senate. And I just want to make my position clear. I don't agree with Mr. Mitchell when he says that only a rich man should serve his Government in the United States Senate or in the Congress. I don't believe that represents the thinking of the Democratic Party, and I know that it doesn't represent the thinking of the Republican Party.
Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
Which sentence best explains the relevancy of the evidence Nixon provides in paragraph 2?
The evidence is
1 relevant because it addresses the real issue, which is the claim that Nixon misused campaign funds
2 not relevant because it does not address the real issue, which is the clam that Nixon misused campaign funds.
3 relevant because it addresses the real issue, which is the claim that Nixon should be in the Senate
4 not relevant because it does not address the real issue, which is the clam that Nixon should be in the Senate
