blog posts History prof examines Nelson Rockefeller’s career as a lens for GOP’s rightward shift Aug 20, 2024 11:15 am by Jodi HeckelResearch Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The prevailing view of Rockefeller as a moderate ignored how embattled moderates were within the Republican Party, Barrett wrote. She examines Rockefeller’s career with an emphasis on policies that affected African Americans. Share on Facebook Tweet Email