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In reply to the discussion: "Law and Order" is a losing strategy for Trump. [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Law and order wasn't a big issue - either openly or tacitly - in 1972. There was very little unrest during that time and there wasn't a lot to be exploited in that regard. The economy was strong, the war was winding down (or so people thought), and Nixon was seen as strong on foreign affairs - he had gone to China in February of that year, had warmed relations with the Soviet Union, Kissinger was doing shuttle diplomacy.
Nixon also had George McGovern as an opponent.
"Law and order" may have been an issue for some people that year. But those who thought that was important were already in the Nixon camp.
Laelth is right. As the incumbent overseeing and largely responsible for this mess, Trump is in no position to capitalize on a law and order message.