Talk About It

Who is Kristen Vanden Heuvel?
How does she describe herself?
How does she separate her own political ideas from those of William F. Buckley Jr.?
What does she believe was Buckley's most important contribution to politics?
What does she list as his other accomplishments?
What obstacles did he face as the creator of the National Review?
How did he take advantage of the opportunity?
In recent years, what relationship does Vanden Heuvel say Buckley had with the conservative movement?

Who is Michael Gerson?
What anecdote does he choose to pay respect to Buckley's talent and character?
According to Gerson, in what way did Buckley transform conservatism?
How did he view the movement?
How did he use language and civility to communicate his opinions?
Why does Gerson see him as an embodiment of the conservative movement?

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