First of all, I think it was pretty cool that Johnson was sworn in after being Kennedy's vice president in the event of Kennedy's death. When he was sworn in, he already had a lot of experience with politics. When the podcast talked about his different personalities, it made me want to listen more intently to find out what exactly they meant by it. I really loved that he called Jackie Kennedy and told her about how much courage women have. The listener can really tell how he was able to cheer Jackie up while she was mourning the loss of her president. He seems genuinely concerned and sympathetic towards her, but it is apparent that he wants her friendship in order look good to the public. I think it was pretty wise of him to tape all of his conversations so that he could hold people accountable to their word. I kind of like the "shocking" methods he used. To me, it shows that he is a real person and he isn't going to promise something he can't deliver. On the other hand, it makes me think that he sometimes does put on a fake-front in order to get what he wants or to win someone over. I like that Johnson basically ignored Hoover's hate towards Martin Luther King Jr. and how he actually encouraged King Jr. When all the drama with the Vietnam had somewhat settled, he decided not to run for re-election.
After listening to the podcast, I have mixed feelings about Johnson. There are some aspects of his personality, morals, and political views that I strongly disagree with. But for the most part, I respect Johnson's strong personality. He really stepped up to the job when Kennedy passed. Although there are many views on his personality, I think that he did what he needed to do. If it weren't for his strong personality and sometimes harsh ways, he might not have gotten as many things accomplished.
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