The purpose of the Watergate break-in was "to spy on the Democratic National Committee."
What is the Democratic National Committee?
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the governing body of the United States Democratic Party. The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country for local, state, and national office, as well as works to establish a "party brand".
It organizes the Democratic National Convention held every four years to nominate a candidate for President of the United States and to formulate the party platform.
What was the Watergate break-in?
A Watergate break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices in the Watergate complex in Washington was carried out under the direction of White House employees. Disclosure of the White House involvement in the break-in and subsequent cover-up forced President Nixon to resign in 1974 to avoid impeachment.
What was the reason for the Watergate break-in?
On 10th October, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post reported that the FBI had determined that the Watergate break-in was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the Nixon re-election committee.
Hence, option 2 is correct.
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