Exploring the Evolution of Pat Buchanan's Ideology and Presidential Ambitions

Pat Buchanan's ideology has been rooted in white resentment, evolving over time from resentment towards blacks to resentment towards voters of color and demographic change. His decision to run for president stemmed from his discontent with the Republican Party's moderation on issues like immigration and free trade. Buchanan's presidential campaign was influenced by the 1990 census prediction that white Americans would become a minority by 2050, leading him to capitalize on the rising minority population and immigration concerns as a powerful issue for the Republican Party.