Everything I've heard about him with regard to domestic policy suggests he was a liberal.
“He (Nixon) was a Great President.”
Everything I’ve heard about him with regard to domestic policy suggests he was a liberal.
First, the Conservative movement you know and that you probably grew up with did Not Exist then. People have struggled for decades to bring Conservatism to the point it is today.
Second, Nixon had to deal with a Democratic Congress defying and denying him at every turn.
Third, as others have pointed out, he was dealing with domestic riots, rebellion and treason every day. He did what he needed to to save the Nation.
Fourth, his focus (as most Americans then) was on foreign policy - the Cold War, Viet Nam and the struggle to against Communism. You might want to attack him for recognizing Red China too, but that was part of his strategy. Nixon realized the historic rivalry between China and Russia.
Nixon had greatness in him, but the Dogs brought him Down.