White House Cheers Rockefellers Demise in GOP Drift
Washington commentary notes President Johnson edges toward preferring any rival to Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican nomination. Johnson dislikes Nixon and views Rockefeller as a questionable banner closer to rally Republicans and disaffected Democrats, while Nixon remains a tougher general election foe to Johnson.
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Johnson Feigns Unity as Campaign Turns to Nixon
The article portrays President Johnson defending his Vietnam stance and urging party unity at the Democratic convention. His calm Johnson persona and mocking of rivals suggest a calculated display, while Nixon’s Republican march reshapes the race, sidelining Romney and diminishing Rockefeller prospects.
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