Ike, LBJ, and "Mr. Sam" did not trust one another completely and they did not see eye to eye on every issue, but they understood one another and had no difficulty working together. Eisenhower continued to meet regularly with the Republican leadership. But his weekly sessions with Rayburn and Johnson, usually in the evening, over drinks, were far more productive.
The three leaders, Ike, LBJ, and "Mr. Sam," did not have absolute trust in one another and did not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but they had a mutual understanding and could work together without problems. Eisenhower maintained regular meetings with Republican leaders. Nevertheless, his weekly sessions with Rayburn and Johnson, usually in the late afternoon, over drinks, were substantially more effective.