vcczar Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Pat Buchanan is a precursor to Trump. Much of Buchanan advocated, Trump used in his platform. He got his start in minor admin positions from Nixon through Reagan, including as Reagan's Communications Director. Some think his Culture War speech at the 1992 Conv scared voters toward Clinton. His actions: Buchanan, Pat 1990 Interparty critic of Bush breaking his No New Tax pledge Buchanan, Pat 1992 Rep pres cand Buchanan, Pat 1992 Gives his "Culture War" speech in support of Bush at Conv Buchanan, Pat 1996 Rep pres cand, breaking with party by opposing NAFTA Buchanan, Pat 2000 Reform Party nom for pres Buchanan, Pat 2002 Populist conservative media and publishing career takes off Buchanan, Pat 2004 Returns to the GOP, reluctantly support Bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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