How does the passage of the Civil Rights Act illustrate the presidential power of persuasion?

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should:
a. Discuss how presidents often influence Congressby persuading them of the harmony of their interests and how that persuasion can assume a variety of forms.
b. Explain how Johnson assumed office while a series of stalled legislative proposals for civil rights reforms were bottled up in the House and being resisted by Southern Democrats.
c. Show how Johnson used psychological tactics, political favors and promises, the influence of the media, and direct threats to influence key political actors such as Hubert Humphrey, Carl Hayden, Howard Smith, and Richard Johnson to come on board with the legislation, which led to its eventual passage.