Chiles was also supported by the retiring Democratic Senator Spessard Holland.<ref>Cramer v. Kirk," p. 419</ref> Chiles said that Cramer could bring "Nixon, Agnew, Reagan, and anybody else he wants.
Chiles received backing from the departing Democratic Senator Spessard Holland as well.<ref>Cramer v. Kirk," p. 419</ref> Chiles indicated that Cramer could extend an invitation to "Nixon, Agnew, Reagan, or any other person he desires.