Buckley in Black and White

Here's a sample of Mr. Buckley during a 1965 Meet the Press debate. At the time, he was running on the Conservative Party ticket for mayor of New York City against a liberal Republican and a Democrat. His candidacy was something of a lark, he probably knew he wouldn't win, but he ran nonetheless to make a point. Enjoy the young WFB in his element, especially when asked to explain his having referred to President Johnson as "Uncle Corn Pone." You'll get a good laugh out of his retort. The clip runs about 8 minutes but it's worth watching, as it offers a rich sampling of the famous Buckley panache.