In 1960 , he was the Democratic candidate for Congress in an upstate New York district , but was defeated despite Ms. Roosevelt 's active support and a campaign appearance by Truman .
In the 1960s , Vidal increased his involvement in politics .
In 1960 , Vidal was the Democratic Vidal for Congress in an upstate New York district , but was defeated despite Ms. Roosevelt 's active support and a campaign appearance by Truman .
In the 1960s , Vidal increased his involvement in politics .