Here are some previous questions/answers on the topic that should shed some light on the topic.

In the press: https://old.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/5q1ls0/did_richard_nixon_have_apologists_in_the_press/dcwar3s/

Other supporters: https://old.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/6heaox/were_there_hardcore_dogged_nixon_supporters_who/diy9teg/

Top answers from authors: /u/The_Alaskan & /u/TheHuscarl