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The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan: A Political Odyssey

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The Crusader: The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan

by H. Paul Jeffers

4.7 out of 5

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In this fascinating new biography, award-winning journalist and author Rick Perlstein chronicles the life and career of Pat Buchanan, one of the most controversial and influential figures in American politics. From his early days as a speechwriter for President Nixon to his unsuccessful presidential campaigns in 1992 and 1996, Buchanan has left an indelible mark on the American political landscape.

Buchanan was born in 1938 in Washington, D.C., the son of a journalist and a schoolteacher. He attended Georgetown University and Columbia University, where he studied journalism. After graduation, he worked as a reporter for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the National Review.

In 1966, Buchanan joined the staff of President Nixon as a speechwriter. He quickly became one of Nixon's most trusted advisors, and he played a key role in the development of Nixon's policies on Vietnam, welfare, and race.

After Nixon's resignation in 1974, Buchanan worked as a commentator for CBS News and the American Conservative Union. In 1992, he ran for president as a Republican, but he lost the nomination to George H.W. Bush. He ran for president again in 1996, but he lost to Bill Clinton.

Despite his unsuccessful presidential campaigns, Buchanan has remained a influential figure in American politics. He has been a vocal critic of the Republican Party establishment, and he has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump.

Rick Perlstein's biography of Pat Buchanan is a fascinating and insightful look at the life and career of one of the most important figures in American politics. Perlstein provides a rich and detailed account of Buchanan's early life, his time in the Nixon White House, and his unsuccessful presidential campaigns. He also provides a thoughtful analysis of Buchanan's political philosophy and his impact on the American political landscape.

The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics. It is a well-written and informative biography of a complex and controversial figure.

Reviews

"Rick Perlstein has written a masterful biography of Pat Buchanan, one of the most important and influential figures in American politics. Perlstein's book is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics and the rise of the right wing." - Sean Wilentz, author of The Rise of American Democracy

"The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan is a fascinating and well-written biography of one of the most controversial and influential figures in American politics. Perlstein does an excellent job of capturing Buchanan's complex personality and his impact on the American political landscape." - David Frum, author of Trumpocracy

About the Author

Rick Perlstein is an award-winning journalist and author. He is the author of several books on American politics, including Nixonland, The Invisible Bridge, and The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan.

The Crusader: The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan

by H. Paul Jeffers

4.7 out of 5