Anyone following this year’s Democratic Presidential Primaries could recall those in 1980. Similarly to today, During the primaries, the losing but high-profile candidate refused to quit despite odds against their success in securing the candidacy. But in 1980, the losing candidate, Ted Kennedy, took his case all the way to the convention. He sought to convince Jimmy Carter’s pledged delegates to vote for him instead–against the wishes of the voters that elected these delegates to the convention.

While the country wishes Kennedy a speedy recovery from his recent surgery, this interview with Bill Moyers from just before 1980 Democratic Convention seems especially relevant today.

Chapter 1, Reagan’s Campaign:

Watch the remaining sections of the interview at Video Thirteen.
Chapter 2: State of the Presidency
Chapter 3: The Campaign and Carter
Chapter 4: Kennedy Legacy