Who is Patrick "Pat" Buchanan from Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s and what is their importance? Generation_of_Swine English & Literature "Patrick ""Pat"" Buchanan | Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s"

Pat Buchanan was the White House Communications Director under Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1987. Thompson's political leanings are far to the left of Buchanan's, but he still speaks of his immense respect for Buchanan's political instincts and rhetorical skills. Buchanan ran for president in 1988.