"Will he be impeached by the House? Will he be convicted by the Senate? Will he pull a Richard Nixon and resign?"
(The Guardian.)
Is "a Richard Nixon" a proper noun in the context above?
Yes, in casual English.
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"Richard Nixon" is always a proper noun, in casual, formal, or any kind of speech. This is one of the most famous people in history.