Checkers Speech: Questions

How did the speech accomplish its main goals?
How did Nixon utilize personal charisma as both a shield and a sword? Find specific examples of each one in the text.
Why did Nixon choose to unveil his financial record in such gory detail?
How did the setting of the speech impact its message? Would it have been more or less effective if it had been delivered in person, or over radio, or some other method?
Would this speech have been as effective coming from another politician?
Did bringing in the report from the accountants and lawyers seem reasonable? Over the top?
Why do you think that Checkers the dog became the most well-remembered part of this speech? Do you think this helped or worked against Nixon's purpose of the speech?
Why do you think Nixon took the risk of asking the people to weigh in on his continued presence on the ticket? After all, he knew that Eisenhower wanted him to resign.