High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Murray M Chotiner (October 4, 1909 – January 30, 1974) was an American political strategist, attorney, government official, and close associate and friend of President Richard Nixon during much of the 37th President`s political career. He served as campaign manager for the future president`s successful runs for the United States Senate in 1950 and for the vice presidency in 1952, and managed the campaigns of other California Republicans. He was active in each of Nixon`s two successful runs for the White House in low-profile positions.