William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925 – 2008) and The New York State Conservative Party played an integral role in shaping the conservative political revolution in the US.
Even the New York Times acknowledged the significance of Buckley's race for Mayor of New York City as the candidate of the New York Conservative Party:
Looking back at this candidacy, The New York Times concluded:
“Buckley’s bid for office was an important chapter in one of the crucial events in modern political history, the transformation of the consensus politics of the peak-cold war years of the 1950s and early 60s, its agenda set by liberals, into the more polarized politics of our era, ruled by conservatives.”
The New York State Conservative Party was formed in 1962 and during its existence it has had a profound impact on the conservative movement in the United States.
In 1965, the Conservative Party made national news when it nominated William F. Buckley, Jr. to be its candidate for Mayor of New York City. For the first time ever, Buckley and the Conservative Party presented the people of New York a conservative alternative on a broad range of social and economic issues.
Buckley’s personality and communications skills captured the attention of the press and the public.
Buckley, in partnership with the New York State Conservative Party, played a crucial role in making conservatism the dominant political force in American politics. Buckley’s revolution successfully challenged the liberal politics of New York. Conservative Party candidates like Barbara Keating and Bill’s brother Jim Buckley shook the political foundations of the New York (and to some degree national) political establishment. In 1970, Jim Buckley was elected U.S. Senator from New York as the candidate of the Conservative Party. He defeated candidates from the Democrat and the Republican parties to win this seat.
The Conservative Party also contributed to the national conservative revolution when it provided Ronald Reagan with his margin of victory in New York in the 1980 race for President of the United States. The Conservative Party continues to champion the principles of Buckley and Reagan because it fervently believes they are the only path to protecting our countries vital freedoms and liberty.
On May 29th 2008, in New York City, The New York State Conservative Party and conservatives from around the nation will celebrate the contributions Buckley made to the success of the Conservative movement, and demonstrate his relevancy as the Conservative movement re-groups and moves forward.
The keynote speaker at the 46th Annual Dinner will be Congressman Mike Pence, one of the most articulate and effective Buckley/Reagan champions in Congress.
Congressman Pence understands that the future of the United States and the Conservative movement depends on a commitment to traditional conservative principles.
NY Athletic Club. 180 Central Park South. NYC.
When: Thursday Evening, May 29, 2008
Dinner Chairman: Paul Atanasio
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