Highlights of the Republican Convention, support for Nixon

The GOP convention in Chicago saw Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York, though not a candidate, influencing the Republican platform, which Vice President Nixon agreed to. Despite controversy, Nixon remained the GOP favorite. The contest for his running mate was open, potentially influenced by platform debates. The 27th Republican Convention promised an electrifying presidential campaign.

What role did Governor Nelson Rockefeller play at the GOP convention in Chicago?

• He influenced the Republican platform despite not being a candidate.

• He was not involved in the convention.

• He was a candidate for the vice presidential nomination.

• He was a candidate for the presidential nomination.

What was the reaction to Rockefeller's proposals for the Republican platform?

• They were rejected by the GOP.

• They were unanimously accepted without any issues.

• They were ignored by Vice President Nixon.

• They sparked a storm of controversy.

What was the status of Richard Nixon's position at the GOP convention?

• He was losing support rapidly.

• His position as a GOP favorite was unshaken.

• He was not considered a favorite.

• He was not present at the convention.

What was the nature of the contest for Nixon's running mate?

• It was already decided before the convention.

• It was decided by a public vote.

• It was wide open and potentially influenced by platform debates.

• There was no contest for the running mate position.

What did the 27th Republican Convention promise in terms of the presidential campaign?

• A dull and uneventful campaign.

• A campaign focused solely on local issues.

• One of the century's most electrifying presidential campaigns.

• A campaign with little national interest.