in the United States Senate election in New York in 1976 James Buckley was defeated by this American politician, sociologist, and diplomat who was a member of what political party
United States Senate election in New York, 1976:  Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James Buckley ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Pat Moynihan. Daniel Patrick Moynihan: Daniel Patrick "Pat" Moynihan (March 16, 1927 – March 26, 2003) was an American politician, sociologist, and diplomat. Daniel Patrick Moynihan:  A member of the Democratic Party, he represented New York in the United States Senate and served as an adviser to Republican President Richard Nixon.
Democratic