Who was Barry Goldwater?

Question

I hear him talked about alot but would like to know from people who were around during his time.

Answer 1

He was a Republican Senator from Arizona and he is know as the father of Modern conservatism. He ran for President in 1964 against Lyndon Johnson and lost in one of the worst landslide elections in political history. Many said he lost the election because of his stand on the Viet Nam war. He wanted to win it. He told Sen. John McCain that if he has won the election that McCain would not have spent five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp. McCain answered back your right . I would have spent five years in a Chinese prison camp Many also say that the foundation for Reagen's victory in the 80 election was laid down during the 64 election. He continue to serve as a Senator. He served on the Senate Military committee and before he would vote on a plane he had to fly it. And the Air Force let him. The current version of the Republican party would do well to look back on this man and try to adopt his true conservative values and not the sham party values that the conservatives pay lip service to now adays.

Answer 2

Barry Goldwater, U.S. Senator

Born: 1 January 1909
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Died: 29 May 1998
Best Known As: Conservative icon
Barry Goldwater returned from the Army Air Force after World War II with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After a brief hitch with the family store, Goldwater entered politics and by 1952 had been elected U.S. Senator from Arizona. In 1964 Goldwater ran for the presidency, urging less government, a strong military and the end of federal welfare programs. He lost to Lyndon Johnson, becoming an ideological hero for the Republicans in the process. He was returned to the Senate for three more terms, retiring in 1986.

Answer 3

Bartholomew Morris Goldwater was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 election. He is the American politician most often credited for sparking the resurgence of the American conservative political movement.

Answer 4

I agree. I walked out on the Republican party in 1986 over Reagan's doublecross on economic coverage. If it hadn't been for that, the party's pandering to the religious correct would have achieved it. I have continually wondered why Senator Goldwater stayed. thanks for the question, i imagine I see it now. The Republican party hasn't ever achieved something for me in words of demographics and capacity and impact, so i became loose to go away over a dispute about ideology. Senator Goldwater had time, attempt and money invested in his close by branch so for him it became more effective perfect to stay if in any respect accessible and attempt to lead the party to the nicely perfect route. an same type of component works for loyalty to countries.

Answer 5

Goldwater was a Senator from Arizona who was called Mr. Conservative and who ran for President against Lyndon Johnson. He was known for his then radical conservative views, which by todays standards are very moderate.

Answer 6

After losing to Johnson in 1964,he became famous for the following quote"I'LL Never Disregard The Ni**er Vote Agin!

Presidential Vote.

Answer 7

Rep candidate for Pres in 64. Lost to LBJ in landslide because he told the truth & the Dems ran a smear campaign. Considered father of modern American conservatism.

Answer 8

Senator from Arizona. Very strong Conservative. Ran for President and lost. He was a good man who fought for his beliefs.

Answer 9

They do have a invention called a encyclopedia.....
Off the top of my head. Former US Senator from Arizona. The 1964 Republican Candidate for president. Lost to LBJ.

Answer 10

He was a US senator in the 60's who ran for president, but lost.