To: sono
Unfortunately, it helped Jimmy Carter become President. Telling NYC "NO" actually helped Ford. His approval numbers went up but could not overcome the anger over the Nixon pardon which was front page news/editorial column fodder for-EVER!
There were a lot more people who felt the same way Ford did than lived in Metro NYC area.
204 posted on
02/09/2009 11:35:33 AM PST by
N. Theknow
(Kennedys: Can't fly, can't ski, can't drive, can't skipper a boat. But they know what's best.)
To: N. Theknow
As a NY’er, I can tell you it gift-wrapped NY for Carter.
214 posted on
02/09/2009 11:43:43 AM PST by
sono
(George III insane makes more sense than Nancy Pelosi & Barney Frank sane - M Steyn)
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