Tag Archives: 1968 Republican National Convention

The Week: Opinion: Sam Fragoso: How The Riveting Vidal v. Buckley Debates Paved The Way For an Era of Idiotic TV Punditry

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Ederik Schneider

The Week: Opinion: Sam Fragoso: How The Riveting Vidal v. Buckley Debates Paved The Way For an Era of Idiotic TV Punditry I think people need to be careful when they compare with Bill Buckley-Gore Vidal debates with modern partisan … Continue reading →

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POLITICO Magazine: Opinion- Robert Gordon: ‘The Fight That Changed Political TV Forever’

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Derik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat “Robert Gordon is the producer and director (with Morgan Neville) of the new documentary Best of Enemies, about this debate and in theaters now. This article has been adapted from an introduction to the forthcoming book, Buckley … Continue reading →

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Thomas G: Video: ABC News 1968 RNC Coverage Debate: The GOP Platform, Gore Vidal vs. William Buckley

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Rik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter By 1968 the Republican Party was definitely moving right ideologically, with Barry Gooldwater and Ronald Reagan having enormous influence in bringing to the GOP what would … Continue reading →

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Thomas G: Video: ABC News 1968 RNC Coverage: Debate, Gore Vidal vs. William F. Buckley

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Rik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter The ultimate debate, when it comes to wit, humor, and intelligence was between Gore Vidal and Bill Buckley. You don’t need a moderator in a debate … Continue reading →

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