President Nixon's campaign strategists hoped to create controversy among Democrats in the 1972 elections, according to a paper released Monday. the paper was titled "Dividing the Democrats" was found in the files of Nixon aide H. R. Haldeman. The paper was only signed as "RESEARCH". It layed out the perceived problems among Democrats that the GOP could use in helping Republican candidates win future elections. the tactics the stragigist came up with included distribution of bumper stickers that "should be spread out in the ghettoes of the country" calling for "black presidential and especially vice presidential candidates."
It also said, "we should do what is within our power to have a black nominated for Number Two at least at the Democratic National Convention." Its belived that this paper was written by aide Patrick Buchanan.
I find this really amusing. Its also amazing how stratigists in the seventies would think of a black president. Back in the 70's i WOULD have caused a break in support whites v. blacks so then the united republican side would win. Its funny how what was once thought to be a silly plan to breeak up a party acually was a winning stratigy 40 years later. We do have the first black president in a new era of understanding. so whats next? first asian, native american, woman, arab president? its exciting and interesting how in a few decades anything can become possible.
It also said, "we should do what is within our power to have a black nominated for Number Two at least at the Democratic National Convention." Its belived that this paper was written by aide Patrick Buchanan.
I find this really amusing. Its also amazing how stratigists in the seventies would think of a black president. Back in the 70's i WOULD have caused a break in support whites v. blacks so then the united republican side would win. Its funny how what was once thought to be a silly plan to breeak up a party acually was a winning stratigy 40 years later. We do have the first black president in a new era of understanding. so whats next? first asian, native american, woman, arab president? its exciting and interesting how in a few decades anything can become possible.
