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The must-read summary of J. William Middendorf II's book: "A Glorious Disaster: Barry Goldwater's Presidential Campaign and the Origins of the Conservative Movement".
This complete summary of "A Glorious Disaster" by J. William Middendorf II, a former Republican US diplomat, outlines the main points of the author's account of Barry Goldwater's presidential nomination. In his opinion, despite the landslide victory of his opponent Lyndon B. Johnson, this is what led to the modern-day Conservative movement. It presents Goldwater's policy positions and electoral strategies that have today become standard principles of the Republican party, and how these empowered the Bush and Reagan administrations among others.
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To learn more, read "A Glorious Disaster" and discover the reasons for Barry Goldwater's success and the ways in which this sparked the new Conservative movement.
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Book Presentation: A Glorious Disaster by J. William Middendorf II
Book Abstract
A Glorious Disaster is Middendorf’s first-hand recollection of the events leading to the nomination of Barry Goldwater for President in 1964 and how this movement signified a major turning point in 20th century politics. Despite the landslide win by Johnson, Middendorf asserts that without this movement, there would likely not have been a Nixon, Reagan or Bush administration.
Middendorf analyzes the issues driving the 1964 campaign and offers a unique insider’s viewpoint of what really happened; how the enthusiasm of a few grew to millions, how the candidate’s initial opposition to the movement affected those involved, the inner turmoil of egos and power plays, as well as the bad campaign choices by the staff and the damage Goldwater himself caused, which ultimately doomed the effort to failure.
About the Author
J. William Middendorf II was one of the founding members of the Draft Goldwater movement and played an important role in the areas of finance and strategy throughout the campaign. After his work with Goldwater, Middendorf was Treasurer of the Republican National Committee before serving in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan administrations. He is also a founding member of the American Conservative Union.
Summary of A Glorious Disaster (J. William Middendorf II)
The Beginning
The seeds of the 1964 Goldwater candidacy were planted in 1960 when his name was entered as a possible nominee at the Republican Convention. The purpose was to give the Goldwater consideration for the vice presidency, but when he took the podium to withdraw his name and show his support for Nixon, he said something that stirred many in the crowd: “Let’s grow up, conservatives! If we want to take this party back, and I think we can someday, let’s get to work.” Time said he was crowned the king of the nation’s conservatives that night. Inspired by those words, conservatives began to set the stage for what was to come.
