I can recall August 8, 1974, when Nixon resigned. The media stated, "This is the end of the republican party"! I recorded the speech Nixon gave as well as the media comments. And here we are today with a bigger and better republican party, well versed in political misdeeds.
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In 2002, 30 percent of Americans identified themselves as Republicans, 31 percent as Democrats. This year it's 25 percent Republican, 33 percent Dems. Independents, Dimock says, are leaning "much more Democratic." >
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