[8] He also sent out very last-minute letters from Senator Thurmond telling voters that Turnipseed would disarm the United States, and switch it more than to liberals and Communists.[nine] At a press briefing, Atwater planted a faux reporter who rose and mentioned, "We understand that Turnipseed has had psychiatric therapy". https://emilianoufpwy.bloggazzo.com/27642891/the-smart-trick-of-nixon-lee-that-no-one-is-discussing