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Spiro Agnew's Political Rise and Controversies
The chapter follows Spiro Agnew's early political endeavors, portraying his confrontational style as he challenges opposition and disrupts traditional norms. It also delves into his involvement in corrupt practices, such as receiving bribes from government contractors through a middleman, while surprisingly portraying liberal views on social issues during his governorship. The chapter ends with Spiro's strategic role in the Republican National Convention and his surprising nomination as the vice presidential candidate alongside Richard Nixon.