Nixon sought a warm image amid tough 1972 tactics
Reports reveal Nixon and aides pursued a harsh political strategy to link McGovern and his running mate to left wing mobs and liberal causes. Officials released documents and tapes showing efforts to taint the Democratic ticket and suppress critics while Nixon himself stressed a “nicey nice” persona.
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Court mulls Libby sentence and clemency implications
The case features Scooter Libby’s prison term and a House hearing where testimony cited a clemency grant casting doubt on the presidency. Fred Fielding told House Judiciary Chair John Conyers that Congress lacks authority to review presidential clemency, arguing such inquiries would chill presidential advice.
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