This politician reportedly pioneered push polling by calling Democrat voters and asking, “Did you know Jerry Voorhis is a Communist?” This politician alleged he would (15[1])castrate a female opponent and compared her voting record to Vito Marcantonio on an (15[1])infamous “Pink Sheet.” This politician (15[1])gave his (15[1])“last press conference” by stating “you don’t have [this politician] to kick around anymore” after (15[1])losing a 1962 election to (*) Pat Brown. To address accusations he had received $18,000 in unreported gifts, this politician gave a televised speech stating he would keep a cocker spaniel named Checkers and not (10[1])resign as Eisenhower’s running mate. For 10 points, name this politician who resigned as president to avoid being impeached for the Watergate scandal. ■END■