Thanks, Larry. I'm thinking The Goldwaters was started in support of Barry to counter the Liberal acerbic wit of The Chad Mitchell Trio's songs, such as "Barry's Boys" and their other politically-inspired songs. The Goldwaters got doubly hit upside the head by the 1964 election result and The Beatles. In light of what's happening now in America, it all seemed like good-natured fun back then. I agree, the sweaters were a clever touch!

More on The Goldwaters (from Wikipedia):

The Goldwaters were a short-lived American folk music group from the 1960s who wrote and sang songs praising then—Arizona senator Barry Goldwater and his libertarian philosophies. The band formed primarily to boost support for Goldwater's 1964 presidential campaign and were best known for their politically conservative comedic banter and bright red sweaters which were emblazoned with the combined formulas for gold and water (Au H2O). Neither Goldwater nor his campaign had anything to do with creating the group. The group released one album, The Goldwaters Sing Folk Songs to Bug the Liberals, in 1964, which has since become a novelty collector's item.

Members
Ken Crook – (Singer)
Bob Green – (Guitarist)
Fred Quan – (Banjo)
Jim Vantrease – Bassist (did not tour with the group)

The Goldwaters – Sing Folk Songs To Bug The Liberals

Track Listing:
A1 What Have You Done
A2 Win In '64
A3 Down In Havana
A4 It's Over Now
A5 Rejected Song
A6 Row Your Boat
B1 Bobby, Bobby
B2 White House Goodbye
B3 Barry's Moving In
B4 The End Of The Monkey
B5 Farewell Serenade
B6 The Campaign Trail

Album Song Samples:

Listen To All Songs From The Goldwaters Sing Songs To Bug Liberals