TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: GUINNESS RECORDS 
Clue: With an average of 80.5 years, this Asian country leads the world in life expectancy

SOLUTION: japan

PROBLEM: Category: IN OTHER WORDS... 
Clue: An ancient alma mater attempt

SOLUTION: the old college try

PROBLEM: Category: LET'S KICK SOME NIXON AROUND 
Clue: Nixon's spot as Ike's running mate in this year was imperiled by news of a slush fund; a little dog got him off the hook

SOLUTION:
1952