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War. Moreover, these elections were characterized by

sharp policy differences between the presidential candi-

dates.

For example, the 1964 Republican nominee, conser-

vative senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona, offered

Americans "a choice, not an echo" as he campaigned

against a committed liberal Democrat, President Lyn-

don B. Johnson. Goldwater even sought to capitalize on

criticism that his brand of conservatism was too ex-

treme. "I would remind you that extremism in the de-

fense of liberty is no vice," he said in accepting his nom-

ination. "And let me remind you also that moderation

in the pursuit of liberty is no virtue."