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Related: About this forumWhat has Nixon Done for Me? Humphrey ad-1968
One of my favorite all-time political ads. Nothing nasty but it really got the point across.
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What has Nixon Done for Me? Humphrey ad-1968 (Original Post)
Norbert
Oct 2012
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struggle4progress
(118,334 posts)1. my favorite from that era:
erik satie
(81 posts)2. It's almost ironic
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|Romney always reminds me of Nixon with his ever-changing, oportunistic positions (or lack of thereof)...These two men share the same egomaniacal trait that the Office of POTUS somehow belongs to them and they'll stop at nothing to get it.
LeftInTX
(25,547 posts)4. Simple and gets the point across
erik satie
(81 posts)5. Too bad Humphrey didn't win that one
even though the popular vote was really close...would've been funny seeing Nixon lose a close one twice. Then they really wouldn't have Nixon to kick around anymore.
xfundy
(5,105 posts)6. I would have to say that Humphrey/Muskie lost
because of their names. Stupid reason, sure. But look what damage Nixon brought to the repugs!
Fox Noise is payback, as Ailes hatched the idea with Nixon and other evil people in his admin.
ProudProgressiveNow
(6,129 posts)8. Just like they picked..
Neil Armstrong instead of "Buzz" Aldrin to be the first to step on the moon and into history.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)7. Nixon really rocked in Venezuela as Vice President...