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Explain the political and historical context which compels Nixon to choose Agnew, an unknown figure on the national stage, as his running mate.
Discuss the historical importance of the Watergate scandal both in terms of the national zeitgeist and its influence on the Agnew case.
What does the narrative suggest about the allure of political power? How does Agnew succumb to that allure?
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