Nancy Reagan snapped to him, “Why can’t you get him out of the race? He’s doing nothing but costing us time and money and energy.” Connally doubted that his opinion cut much ice with the human being who despised him most in the world, but he agreed to call James Baker to try. He also addressed Nancy’s husband: “I hope when it’s over that you won’t reward him with the vice-presidency.” Reagan shook his head: “Don’t worry. I’ll never do that.” ON APRIL 28, THOUSANDS OF pilgrims began
