He also had a prominent role in the selection of Gerald Ford as Agnew 's replacement as Vice President .
Laird was reportedly the elder statesman chosen by the Republicans to convince Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign his position after Agnew 's personal corruption became a public scandal .
Laird also had a prominent role in the selection of Gerald Ford as Agnew 's replacement as Agnew   .
Laird was reportedly the elder statesman chosen by the Republicans to convince Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign his position after Agnew 's personal corruption became a public scandal .