This is not 1968. Donald Trump is not Richard Nixon.
When the richest nation in the world can't manage its own economy;
When the nation with the greatest tradition of the rule of law is plagued by unprecedented lawlessness;
When a nation that has been known for a century for equality of opportunity is torn by unprecedented racial violence;
And when the President of the United States cannot travel abroad or to any major city at home without fear of a hostile demonstration -- then it's time for new leadership for the United States of America.
My fellow Americans, tonight I accept the challenge and the commitment to provide that new leadership for America.
- Richard Nixon, 1968 Nomination Acceptance Speech
If you're tempted to wring your hands with fear that the protests will tip the election to Donald Trump as you believe the 1967-68 riots benefited Richard Nixon, remember this: Richard Nixon ran as an outsider against the existing government, hammering on all of the problems the nation faced and promising to bring new leadership. Donald Trump IS the existing leadership. He and his surrogates CANNOT use Nixon's playbook.
As I've said before, this is NOT 1968.
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