#john connally

[deadpresidents]

I know this is a big what if but if Nixon hadn't had Watergate who do you think he would have wanted to succeed him after his second term since it obviously wasn't Agnew

Nixon very much wanted John Connally to be his successor. Connally was the former Governor of Texas best known for also being shot in Dallas when JFK was assassinated. He was a Democrat and a longtime protege of LBJ, but he switched parties after LBJ died in January 1973 and Nixon thought the world of him. Even before switching parties, Connally had served as Secretary of the Treasury for about 18 months during Nixon's first term and then led a "Democrats for Nixon" group during the 1972 election. Considering the fact that Nixon won 49 of the 50 states, Connally's group probably helped with the landslide.

When Agnew resigned as Vice President in 1973 because of his own corruption charges, Nixon badly wanted to nominate Connally as his VP. However, the fact that Connally had just recently switched parties made it highly unlikely that Democrats in Congress would vote to confirm Connally as Vice President. And since Nixon in a heap of trouble himself at that point it was pretty clear that Nixon's new Vice President could very likely assume the Presidency in the near future. Connally undoubtedly had Presidential ambitions, so that was also a strike against his chances of becoming VP since that would have given him an inside track for the 1976 election.

Even without being appointed to the Vice Presidency, Connally probably would have been a strong candidate for the Presidency in 1976, however he ended up ensnared in his own scandal. Just a few weeks before Nixon was forced to resign as President, Connally was indicted on bribery, perjury, and obstruction of justice charges. He was ultimately acquitted, but it sidetracked his political career and he couldn't gain any traction when he sought the GOP nomination for President in 1980. But if Richard Nixon could have had his way, John Connally likely would have replaced Spiro Agnew as his Vice President and been Nixon's successor as President.

[politicalrpf]

Various cards of Richard Nixon's friends and family, by Norman Friant and Peter Green, 1971.

[politicaldilfs]

Texas Governor DILFs (Blue Edition)

I often see comments about Republican politicians being hotter than Democratic politicians in my feed. And while I'm not here to weigh in on that debate, I will just say that Texas had a lengthy string of DILF governors when it was a blue state.

P.S. Be sure and stay tuned for the Red Edition! You didn't think I'd forget about Dubya did ya?

P.P.S. The man in the last picture is Governor Pappy O'Daniel, who was portrayed by Charles Durning in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Just a tidbit for all the Durning fans in my orbit!

[oldshowbiz]

1963.

Texas Governor John Connally refused to repudiate a statement by Alabama Governor George Wallace that suggested Civil Rights leaders were Communist sex perverts.

[graceandfamily]

Arrive For Fashion Gala: Top dignitaries arriving for the fashion gala in San Antonio Thursday night, posed for photographers as they arrived. Left to right are Count Charles De Chambrun, Mrs. John B. Connally, Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco; Governor John Connally and Countess De Chambrun. Photo is dated 09-26-1968.

[thenewdemocratus]

Roger Sharp Archive: ABC News Talking to Jack Ruby's Lawyers (1963)

Source:Roger Sharp Archive– Roger Sharp anchoring this special report for ABC News. “Following the deaths of President John F. Kennedy and his assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, ABC Correspondent Roger Sharp anchors from the WFAA-TV Dallas studios as correspondent Bill Lord interviews lawyers representing Jack Ruby, Oswald’s killer. Excerpts are also shown of a press conference by Nellie Connally, the…

[gudguy1a]

Kennedy Assassination - End Conspiracy with AI & Quantum Computing

So many people across America ‘still‘ talk about John F. Kennedy’s assassination and constantly tie conspiracy to it. Talking about the impossibility of one shooter doing the damage that he (Lee Harvey Oswald) did with one bullet. Okay. Prove the impossibility of one bullet causing the death of our former president and all the residual damage. Or, prove the that there was indeed more than one…

[filosofablogger]

Reflecting On A Moment 60 Years Ago

I walk into the kitchen for another cupp’a coffee, put the mug under the spout, turn on the pot, and while I wait, I rinse a few dishes, put them in the dishwasher, then go back to my chair in the living room.  Reach for my coffee … oops!  Left it in the kitchen … I knew there was some reason I had gone into the kitchen!  So, I return to the kitchen, notice that the cats’ water dish is near…

[tonyrossmcmahon]

JFK assassination and the magic bullet

JFK was assassinated 60 years ago and ever since there has been criticism of the magic bullet theory proving Lee Harvey Oswald was the killer. Tony McMahon investigates.

It’s 60 years since President John F Kennedy was assassinated. A shocking event that shaped the 1960s and has divided opinion ever since – spawning a cottage industry of conspiracy theories. Watching the Zapruder tape – the home video of a spectator that day – never ceases to shock. The first magic bullet, as it came to be known, followed by a second more devastating hit that finished off the…

[deadpresidents]

Program for the Austin fundraiser on the night of November 22, 1963 that JFK didn't make it to.

[politicalrpf]

1979 campaign brochure for George H. W. Bush's run for President in the 1980 elections.

[thetemplarknight]

JFK assassination and the magic bullet

JFK was assassinated 60 years ago and ever since there has been criticism of the magic bullet theory proving Lee Harvey Oswald was the killer. Tony McMahon investigates.

It’s 60 years since President John F Kennedy was assassinated. A shocking event that shaped the 1960s and has divided opinion ever since – spawning a cottage industry of conspiracy theories. Watching the Zapruder tape – the home video of a spectator that day – never ceases to shock. The first magic bullet, as it came to be known, followed by a second more devastating hit that finished off the…

[voguefashion]

The Kennedys' on LIFE magazine (Part 2/3)

"Mrs. Kennedy, Caroline And John Jr. Wait To Join Procession To Capital" (Jackie, Caroline & John F. Kennedy Jr.), December 6, 1963.

"Who Will Button Up The Bottom Half Of The Ticket?" (Robert F. Kennedy), May 8, 1964.

"Jacqueline Kennedy: She Writes About Her Husbands Mementos - The Ones He Liked Most" (Jackie Kennedy), May 29, 1964.

"Bob Kennedy's Week Of Trial And Of Decision (A Happy Moment At Home With His And His Brother Jack's Children: Courtney, Caroline, Kerry, John Jr. Michael and David Kennedy), July 5, 1964.

"The Warren Report" (John F. Kennedy Assassination), October 2, 1964.

"As Congress Opens: Ted Kennedy's Recovery" (Edward M. Kennedy), January 15, 1965.

"By Robert Kennedy: Our Climb Up Mt. Kennedy" (Robert F. Kennedy), April 9, 1965.

"By Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.: First Portrait Of Kennedy By A Member Of His Team - A Thousand Days" (John F. Kennedy), July 16, 1965.

"By Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.: The Historian Resumes His Kennedy Narrative - A Thousand Days" (John F. Kennedy), November 5, 1965.

"Jackie In Spain" (Jackie Kennedy), May 6, 1966.

"Robert Kennedy: His Control Over The 'Legend' - His Truce With L.B.J - Will He Dare To Run In '68? - How Would He Handle Power?" (Robert F. Kennedy), November 18, 1966.

"A Matter Of Reasonable Doubt" (John F. Kennedy Assassination), November 25, 1966.

"Jackie In Cambodia" (Jackie Kennedy), November 17, 1967.

"A Contribution To History: Governor Connally Sets The Record Straight On The Fateful Visit" (John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy), November 24, 1967.

"Senator Robert F. Kennedy", June 14, 1968.

"Jackie's Wedding" (Jackie Kennedy Onassis), November 1, 1968.

"The Kennedys" - Special Edition, 1968.

"The Fateful Turn For Ted Kennedy" (Edward M. Kennedy), August 1, 1969.

"The 60s: Decade Of Tumult And Change" (John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy & Robert F. Kennedy), December 29, 1969.

"An Intimate Visit: Rose Kennedy At 80" (Rose, Ted & Joan Kennedy), July 17, 1970.

[porciaenjoyer]

it's incredible to me that john connally did other things in his life besides being governor of texas in 1963..

[darkx-the-dragon-kn1ght]

Chapter 32- Part 2

Ugh, with Reflect still up, Crunch won't do much either…I think I need Crater for this, actually.

So based on what happened when Incineroar used Fire Fang, this Field also boosts Fire moves, makes sense. But with Crater already on the verge of death…maybe a Rock Slide flinch will be beneficial?

Well the Quick Claw was nice, not that it helped at all. I…guess I'll bring Kirin back in?

Even with Reflect still up, a Zen Headbutt should still kill Noctowl at the HP it's at. And then, Incineroar can pick off the remaining opponent.

Not again with the Shuckle! I hope this one doesn't have Contrary like the other one…

Anyways, I'll just have Kirin use Zen Headbutt again, this time on Dodrio.

Mmmm, here we go again-

Well, Crater's out, so I can't use her for this…who would be best here? Maybe, I dunno…Bloom? Maybe?

At least Incineroar took out the Shuckle, so Bloom has free reign to use Growth to make himself a bit stronger.

Mirror Shot’s Accuracy drop doesn't actually matter, we'll just use Magical Leaf.

Alright, calm down John Wick, these are just the first two Grunts out of…many that are guarding the mountain, I'm guessing.

Alright, Victoria's our partner now, this is great! 

But before pressing on, I need to know…can we leave if we need to?

We can, very good! Alright, now then…

Also, running into wild Pokémon here is particularly annoying because a.) it happens every like ten steps and b.) Victoria always sends out Incineroar first, who has Intimidate, so having to wait for the animation to finish before running is…yeah. So I guess it's finally time to use the Repels I picked up before…

That's what it's all about, baby. 

Now the real exploration can begin! While also dealing with violent terrorists and having a companion while doing so! What could go wrong?

But of course, I know what this is leading up to, on the mountain’s summit. Since Coast has no attacking moves, I'll be doing this more or less with a team of five- but I've done that before, back in Obsidia Park, so I'm not worried about that part. I just hope my plan for PULSE Camerupt works out…

But then again, I won't just be fighting the PULSE- it'll be a whole Admin's team, too. I wonder who it'll be this time…? We just fought Taka, and ZEL before that, so I doubt it'll be any of them, and Sirius is dealing with Connal and the kids so I doubt it'll be him either. Maybe we'll finally get to see what Lin’s deal is? Or maybe meet the new Systems Manager, that “T” woman Ace mentioned? It could even be Solaris, if things are gonna get really crazy. 

Not to mention…there's still the matter of that vision Shade showed Xera…

But…there must be a way to prevent that. I don't know how, but…there has to be, I feel more sure of that now. I just need to be on the lookout for anything that could hint to what would need to be done…

Anyways- exploring.

First, I see a ladder that leads to a lower level, I'll keep that in mind for later, after dealing with everything on this floor. As for this area over here, uh…

Yeah, I don't think we're getting around that. Let me see…what if I talked to Victoria? Does she offer a hint on what to do about this lava pit?

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[woodsteingirl]

have i ever said how i really like john connally because literally everyone calls him “texas governor john connally” like that’s his full name. i think it’s so funny and i always like to talk about him so i can say “texas governor john connally”… no one talks about adlai stevenson as “illinois governor adlai stevenson” every single time he is mentioned anywhere…