What speechwriter put the phrase 'pusillanimous pussyfooters' in Spiro Agnew's mouth?

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What speechwriter put the phrase 'pusillanimous pussyfooters' in Spiro Agnew's mouth?

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Spiro Agnew’s speechwriters were Pat Buchanan and William Safire.

Safire gives Buchanan credit for 'pusillanimous pussyfooters,' but it is said that he takes credit for 'nattering nabobs'.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-12-20-9104240343-story.html

Response last updated by satguru on Jun 13 2021.
Mar 03 2007, 6:59 PM

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Right on Peasy. This answer earns you the designation Tasmanian titaness of trivia.

Mar 03 2007, 7:06 PM

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Ooooh, moi a goddess? I'm flattered.

Mar 03 2007, 9:07 PM

What speechwriter put the phrase 'pusillanimous pussyfooters' in Spiro Agnew's mouth?

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