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Connally to Ease Demo Criticism in Nixon Treasury Pick
Nixon tapped former Texas governor John B. Connally to blunt Democratic criticism of his new Treasury secretary in a move tied to the 1972 campaign. Connally, a three term Texas governor and Navy secretary under Kennedy, brings legal and political heft to work with Congress and help sell economic policies to the public. Kennedy resigned Feb 1 to become ambassador-at-large. Nixon aims bipartisan action as the economy dominates the race. Connally’s selection is viewed in Texas as a political reward for helping defeat Ralph Yarborough and may bolster GOP prospects there and for Tower in Texas.
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