However, in the written campaign Joseph McCarthy lied about his age (subtracting one year) and his opponent’s age (adding seven years). During World War II McCarthy served in the U.S. Marines as a ground officer. While still serving in the U.S. Marines, his friends put his name on the ballot for U.S. Senate even though he came in second place he had more than hundred thousand votes. In 1945 he went back to being a circuit court judge. A year later, McCarthy ran for U.S. Senate, this time winning. Once again, McCarthy altered his record to make it look more heroic; cheating his way to the top. In 1952, McCarthy used American emotion to be reelected, but not only was he reelected; he became chairman of the Senate’s
However, in the written campaign Joseph McCarthy lied about his age (subtracting one year) and his opponent’s age (adding seven years). During World War II McCarthy served in the U.S. Marines as a ground officer. While still serving in the U.S. Marines, his friends put his name on the ballot for U.S. Senate even though he came in second place he had more than hundred thousand votes. In 1945 he went back to being a circuit court judge. A year later, McCarthy ran for U.S. Senate, this time winning. Once again, McCarthy altered his record to make it look more heroic; cheating his way to the top. In 1952, McCarthy used American emotion to be reelected, but not only was he reelected; he became chairman of the Senate’s