Why and how did Joseph McCarthy become so powerful by 1952?

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2007-03-08 04:37:41 · 4 answers · asked by Jean S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

He asked questions no one wanted to answer. He is n ow much maligned by liberals---but he was actually right.

2007-03-08 05:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

He played on peoples fears and tried to instill paranoia. It seemed to work, at least for awhile.

2007-03-08 04:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

He employed fear tactics in order to played on peoples fears!

2007-03-08 05:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

he used steroids

2007-03-08 04:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋