It's always been assumed that Nixon selected Ford simply because he was confirmable, and that Ford pardoned Nixon because... well, because he was a nice guy and a bad President. Today, Bob Woodward (writing for a "newspaper"!) reveals that the two were the best of friends for years, which helps explain both those acts a little better. When you're friends with Nixon, though, you end up looking like a dick every now and then:
Ford and Nixon: Best Eventual Dollar Coins Ever
Ford and Nixon: Best Eventual Dollar Coins…
Ford and Nixon: Best Eventual Dollar Coins Ever
It's always been assumed that Nixon selected Ford simply because he was confirmable, and that Ford pardoned Nixon because... well, because he was a nice guy and a bad President. Today, Bob Woodward (writing for a "newspaper"!) reveals that the two were the best of friends for years, which helps explain both those acts a little better. When you're friends with Nixon, though, you end up looking like a dick every now and then: