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William F. Buckley is a conservative writer and political commentator. He agreed to a televised debate with his political rival, liberal Gore Vidal, at the Republican National Convention. During that debate, Vidal successfully got under Buckley’s skin. Now, ahead of another debate at the Democratic convention, Buckley’s wife, Patricia, and publisher, Frank, think that audiences are watching to see Buckley “play the man” in what is essentially a popularity contest. They are trying to convince
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Start: Frank Meyer: So, new tactics. You have to come out strong as soon as the bell rings. Vidal will likely do what he did in Miami, go immediately below the belt—
Patricia Buckley: —by saying something provocative and personal, a punch to the gut to wobble you.
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End: Frank Meyer: Time some low blows of your own!
Buckley: Lives abroad, hates America, pervert—
Frank Meyer: And he’s down!
Citation: James Graham, Best of Enemies, Methuen Drama, 2022.
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