In 1964,which candidate tried too hard to appeal to his party's activists and lost the election as a result?

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Barry Goldwater, the Republican candidate in 1964, was known for being strongly conservative and appealing to the party's activists. However, his extreme views and controversial platform ultimately led to a landslide victory for Democratic incumbent, Lyndon Johnson. Goldwater famously declared, "Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice," a statement that many moderate voters found concerning. Johnson won over 60% of the popular vote and carried all but six states.

In 1964,which Candidate Tried Too Hard to Appeal to His