[JPhillips]

WSU: That's hard to say. I've done a lot of research on Nixon and he fascinates me almost more than any other President. There were some who loved the guy, but he was always distrustful of everyone. I don't think we have ever had a more paranoid President. Haldemann and Ehrlichman certainly protected him and were willing to do almost anything for him, but I'm not sure they really liked Nixon.

The defining problem in Nixon's life was that he wanted to be loved, but his fears and suspicions made that impossible, hence he was a very sad and lonely man always looking for his enemies.

If you're interested take a browse through either the Watergate tapes book or the more recent Abuse of Power tapes book. They give a great look into the mind of Nixon.