[det dweller too]

If I remember, Goldwater started having a "relationship" with a young and attractive woman, don't remember names. I think he fell prey to one of the oldest traps known to man; a woman. Back in my earlier days the slang expression was "pussywhipped". Perhaps that is a little strong, but it is descriptive.

[NHResident]

I also watched Goldwater's slide into 'PW' territory. I would agree that a combination of declining mental abilities and a 'boost' to the libido by a young woman combined to push him in to supporting the killing of babies. Just listent to Granny 'D' and the sudden on-rush of tolerance by aging types - somehow the 'tolerance' never includes embracing moral standards or personal responsibility.