The Political Showdown: Nixon vs. Douglas1950-01-01Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0038In a State-wide radio broadcast, Representative Richard Nixon criticized his opponent, Representative Helen Douglas, for misrepresenting his voting record on aid to Korea. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong defenses to prevent war and urged the American people to support democracy. Nixon pledged to focus on his record and not engage in smear tactics.