Nixon Era Polls and Public Opinion on Clinton and Nixon
Polls show Americans split over Clinton versus Nixon offenses with a Newsweek survey indicating over half think Clinton’s offenses are less serious. Nixon’s approval slid from 67 percent in January 1973 to under 30 percent after the Saturday Night Massacre amid Watergate and Arab oil shocks. Experts contrast public reactions, impeachment politics, and the role of polls in steering presidential fate.
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Polling on Impeachment Climate and Past Mistakes
The discussion notes that polls on impeachment reflect sentiment shifts and wording effects. Figures show Nixon removal support rose from about 25 to 57 percent by 1974, influenced by how questions described House impeachment and Senate trial. Experts urge careful wording to avoid past missteps.
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House honors 12 year old for history project
Washington AP Hunter Scott a Florida seventh grader prompted a push to clear Rear Admiral Charles B McVay III of the 1946 court martial over the USS Indianapolis disaster. The 12 year old’s research argues McVay lacked crucial wartime submarine warnings and warrants a presidential pardon and crew citation.
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Clinton vows to renew HMO patients rights fight next year
President Clinton told Congress he will press in the next Congress to guarantee patients’ rights in health maintenance organizations. He cited plans to ensure access to specialists, emergency care, and staying with a doctor, while criticizing partisan votes. He also urged action on public school funding, proposing 100,000 new teachers and 5,000 school projects.
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