1972
Nixon - a very gifted leader who sold himself out to the forces of corruption and subversion, and who had already become enmeshed in the scandal of what was to become known as Watergate even before the votes were cast
McGovern - a well meaning politician, but an ultra leftist, who allowed himself to be manipulated and controlled by the looney left fringe of the country
I think you don't give Nixon credit for his paranoia and his own blame in this, but generally, this is what I wanted to say before I even saw yours.
