No, the Republican leadership told Nixon they wouldn't protect him in the Senate.
Unlike the Democrats who protected Clinton, no matter what -- the Republicans put the rule of law above the party.
I think you and I are basically on the same page on this one. I just worded it poorly. I was referring to Sen Goldwater, House Minority Leader Rhodes, and Sen Minority Leader Scott meeting with Nixon to confirm that he would impeached and convicted. Nixon resigned the next day.
The Republican leadership ultimately talked Nixon into resigning. They knew it was a lost cause. ——============================================================No, the Republican leadership told Nixon they wouldn’t protect him in the Senate.