Japhy
Banned
As a side note, Nixon's plan to develop a conservative party is not particularly unique. Many Presidents, most prominently TR, FDR, and Wilson, sought to realign the American political system. They mostly failed.
Of course they mostly didn't work. I'm just saying thats what the logic was for Conelly, and that logic is such that it doesn't HAVE to be him. As you noted, its alot of capital wasted for Nixon.