That must be why Bill Buckley and Bill Rusher and others supported John Ashbrook's primary candidacy against Nixon in 1972. Now was it because Ashbrook could win? If you think that overused quote reflects Bill Buckley comprehensively, then you did not know him. I did know him and my wife was employed by him.
Bill was a gentleman and an elegant one and would have been appalled by Trump.
Trump is selling the conservative/populist message, and it’s killing the media and the RINOs.
Whether or not he should or will be elected, is a completely different issue.
Glad to know you had personal time with Mr. Buckley.