The 86-year-old former Baptist minister rose to prominence in 1960 when he founded the Christian Broadcast Network, the first Christian television channel in the United States. During that era, America experienced a cultural revolution that united conservative Christians and gave rise to the religious right movement.
Because of his high visibility, Robertson mobilized a following of politically active Christians and launched a bid in 1988 to become the Republican nominee for president. He ultimately lost to George H.W. Bush, despite winning primary contests in Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. He used his political success to launch the Christian Coalition, a conservative religious advocacy group, in 1989.
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