Amid Cuomo's consultations with Trump, there are sentiments of betrayal among city leaders. In 1969, John Lindsay's re-election campaign focused on opposing federal policies that prioritized military funding over municipal needs. His criticism of the military-industrial complex highlighted the disconnect between governmental priorities and the needs of constituents. Despite losing the GOP primary, Lindsay maintained support from some Republicans who feared the consequences of his defeat on race relations and paved the way for opportunists like Nixon and Agnew to capitalize on a divided political climate.
Lindsay's outspoken opposition to the increasingly unpopular Vietnam War linked his campaign's critique of federal policies that prioritized military funding over municipal needs, portraying the "military-industrial complex" as adversarial to the needs of the populace.
Prominent New York Republicans like US Senator Jacob Javits supported Lindsay, expressing concern that his defeat would negatively impact race relations in the city, allowing oppressive forces to gain traction.
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