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(CNN) - In 1965, a 40-year-old William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City - a race he arguably never intended to win. In fact, when asked what he'd do if he won he replied, "Demand a recount."
But 10 years after founding the National Review and one year after establishing Barry Goldwater as the conservative nominee for president, Buckley saw that the often-times colorful mayoral election was a useful vehicle for him to elevate his brand and promote conservatism on a national platform.
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