Word: goldwaterism
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The move has been attributed by commission officials to the statement made by Sen. Barry Goldwater in accepting the GOP presidential nomination: "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice."
VANOGRE: Senator, most people here feel that Senator Goldwater has the nomination wrapped up on the first ballot. Do you really feel that Governor Scranton has any chance at all of winning the nomination? Isn't this campaign just an exercise in futility now? Don't you feel that the...
HINTLEY: Yes, David. There has been speculation that Governor Scranton would come to the Cow Palace and withdraw before the balloting begins, and make a bid for party unity. If you recall, Senator Goldwater did that at the 1960 convention. David?
Senator Goldwater's acceptance speech last night was more than just a bad speech. That it a long, disgusting--often meaningless--string of platitudes, empty words, and obscure philosophical meanderings is hardly worth mentioning. The tepid reaction he received from a hall-full of his most ardent supporters is eloquent...
We can only hope that this speech is not an indication of the pattern of Mr. Goldwater's coming campaign. The Senator has boomed his candidacy as an alternative for the American voter. If he really believes such a thing, he shouldn't try to hide his opinions as he...