Democrat Defects: Support for Nixon1950-01-01Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0025The document discusses a political campaign in California where the Republican Party is accused of using smear tactics and the 'Big Lie' strategy against Democratic candidate Helen Douglas. Douglas denies being a Communist and criticizes her opponent, Richard Nixon, for spreading false information. The editorial also criticizes the Republican Party's campaign methods and praises Douglas for her anti-Communist efforts. Additionally, The document mentions a helicopter incident where Douglas hitchhiked to reach her scheduled event in Modesto.