Word: nixon
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...heir-apparent to the Republican presidential nomination in 1960, Nixon has based his strength on the confidence placed in him by Eisenhower. Republican conservatives who even three years ago saw Nixon as their advocate in the White House are now forced to recognize his loyalty to the “modern Republican” line emanating from Pennsylvania Avenue...
...Nixon has never been known for taking strong stands on intra-party issues, and there are those who suspect that the Vice-President has molded his political views to the tastes of the faction dominating party caucuses. So far Nixon has been able to avoid a decisive break with the Old Guard, but if the party split widens during the heat of the fall campaign, as it already shows signs of doing, he may be forced to commit himself definitely to one side or the other...
...Nixon will need acute political judgment to sense the strength of the conservative resurgence. It is conceivable that the Administration’s loss of national popularity, coupled with out-spoken campaign tactics by its Republican critics, will throw the balance of power to the Old Guard at the 1960 convention. Though this possibility seems remote at present, too close an identification with a waning political force such as Eisenhower could hurt Nixon’s presidential chances. On the other hand, a premature commitment to the Old Guard might cut off Nixon’s favored position...
...Nixon led the Republican campaign forces in a rousing and sometimes vicious spirit. This year, when the party is in an even worse way, the heir-apparent will probably be expected to pitch in just as actively. If Nixon does engage in a vigorous and partisan campaign, however, he risks demolishing the glittering image of a mature and moderate statesman which he has built up over the past four years. He has gone a long way towards living down an unfavorable national reputation, but democratic cartoonists love to portray Nixon throwing mud-pies, and any indication...
...Another factor impels Nixon to take on a heavy load of campaign duties. As Vice-President, he has no direct control or influence over state party organizations. Such control is very important in any national political convention, as Senator Knowland, currently the strongest threat to Nixon’s presidential hopes, has realized by running for the California governorship this fall. The most important method by which Nixon can build up personal obligations and loyalty among Republican state committees is to accept numerous campaign speaking dates in the various states. But a heavy speech schedule lures him into the dangers...