Category Archives: Political History

Mike Gardner: Evans and Novak- Governor Mario Cuomo: On Anti-Italian Slurs in 1986

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derik Schneider

Source: Mike Gardner: Evans and Novak- Governor Mario Cuomo: On Anti-Italian Slurs in 1986 Before I get into Italian slurs, I’m going to get into why Mario Cuomo never ran for president. Even though chances are had he ran, he probably … Continue reading →

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Governor Cuomo 1984: Video: Governor Mario Cuomo’s 1984 Tale of Two Cities

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Derik Schneider

. The Tale of Two Cities, one city looks like a paradise, perhaps like downtown Washington or New York in the summer time. And the other city looking a place that you would only send your worst enemies to. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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C-SPAN: Video: Preview of Ross Perot: United We Stand

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Kire Schneider

This post was originally posted at FRS Daily Times on WordPress, September, 2013 Ross Perot not that he ever had a real shot at being elected President of the United States, but his style of politics and what he believed … Continue reading →

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C-SPAN: Video: Political Humorist Molly Ivins Talking About Ross Perot From 1992

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Kire Schneider

This post was originally posted at FRS Daily Times on WordPress, October 2013 Ross Perot is classical version of take the good with the bad. As Molly Ivins I believe was explaining that there is a lot to like about … Continue reading →

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The Boston Globe: Video: Ted Kennedy: Why do You Want to be President?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Derik Schneider

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Anyone who doesn’t know why they want to be President of the United States, should not run for President. It is too big of a job to have someone … Continue reading →

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20th Century Vision: Video: PBS MacNeil/Lehrer Report: 1988 Iowa Caucus, Democratic Candidates

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Kire Schneider

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Governor Michael Dukakis looked like the clear Democratic nominee for President as early as the summer of 1987 and was never really seriously challenged for that nomination. Representative Dick … Continue reading →

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Andrew Kaczynski: Video: C-SPAN: U.S. Representative Speaking Against the House Democrats Budget in 1982

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Rik Schneider

This post was originally posted at FreeStatePlus on WordPress, March, 2012 Back in the day when Newt Gingrich was a Junior Representative in the House and I would argue up to a certain extent even when then Minority Whip Gingrich … Continue reading →

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PBS: Video: Firing Line with William F. Buckley: Newt Gingrich, Where is the GOP Headed

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Rik Schneider

This post was originally posted at FreeStatePlus on WordPress, April, 2012 Not really Newt Gingrich himself, but his movement and followers represented where the Republican Party was headed post Ronald Reagan. Not George H.W. Bush who succeeded President Reagan as … Continue reading →

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NBC News: Video: Election Night 1978, November 7th, 1978: Short Video

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Some local New York State elections courtesy of WNBC-TV in New York City, which is naturally the NYC NBC affiliate there. Followed by NBC News coverage of some governors … Continue reading →

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C-SPAN: Video Senator John F. Kennedy Speech to the Houston Ministries: JFK on Separation of Church & State

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Erik Schneider

This post was originally posted at FRS FreeState on WordPress, March, 2012 Sen. John F. Kennedy was an Irish Catholic Northeastern Liberal Democrat. Running for President in 1960 and then being nominated by the Democratic Party as their presidential nominee, … Continue reading →

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