Despite a break-in at the DNC that would later destroy his presidency, what incumbent won in a landslide to the Democratic candidate deemed to be too far to the left?
Answer Richard Nixon
Nixon was not yet in hot water; in fact, he was in a wonderful position. His challenger, McGovern, on the other hand, was experiencing a campaign bereft by problems, because he was too far left to sit well with the party and was inconsistent.
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