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Though two journalists reported last week that there are "slight signs of disaffection among conservative Democrats south of Indianapolis," Bayh's down-home style, soft-pedalling approach and slick skirting of issues should be unbeatable. Indiana Republican officials also believe the Ford pardon decision may work in Bayh's favor. They are afraid the decision could mean less interest in the Ford visit to Indianapolis next month--a visit deemed politically beneficial to the GOP two months...
September 16: Ford tells a press conference that there was "very persuasive evidence" that Nixon committed impeachable crimes. But he defends his "full, free and absolute" pardon of Nixon, saying it will heal America's wounds. He announces a plan of conditional amnesty for deserters and draft dodgers, requiring most to perform alternate service for two years--"earned re-entry," he calls it. He says that CIA subversion of the Allende government was in Chile's best interest, "and certainly in our best interest." He indicates such activity will continue in other countries...
...same day, a House Judiciary Sub-committee receives Ford's response to its request for more information on why he pardoned Nixon. Ford sends chairman William Hungate (D-Mo,) his September 8 pardon message, a packet of press statements, and a brief cover letter telling the congressman to put the issue behind them...
Rockefeller tells the Senate Judiciary Committee that Nixon's acceptance of the pardon was an admission of guilt. But he defends Ford for granting...
September 29: Time magazine reports that Nixon offered to relinguish his pardon if it would help Ford weather the storm of public outcry. Thanks anyway, Ford said. It will blow over...