[Salman]

I think it was because of his anti-Communism back in the HUAC days.

And unlike Joe McCarthy, he was very effective. For example nailing Alger Hiss.

The commie wing of the Democrats never forgave Nixon for that, even though he was later with them on a lot of issues.

[daler]

“I think it was because of his anti-Communism back in the HUAC days.”

I’ve always believed this.

What they did to Joseph McCarthy was just a warmup.

When Nixon won re-election in a landslide the Deep State had enough and took him out.

[abb]

this

[hanamizu]

I think it was because of his anti-Communism back in the HUAC days...nailing Alger Hiss.

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This. He was despised by all ‘right-thinking’ people for this ‘crime’. He was dogged as Ike’s V.P., and the press cheered when he lost the Cal governor’s race. All this, long before he was President.

[MinorityRepublican]

The commie wing of the Democrats never forgave Nixon for that, even though he was later with them on a lot of issues.

Nixon wasn't a Leftist. But he adopted many Leftist policies during his administration. He thought it was a "good idea" so he was willing to do it.

Bill Clinton had a "right-wing" presidency compared to Nixon.