THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY
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No new taxes
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No War
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No more nuclear weapons
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No more communism
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the aftermath of allied victory in the Gulf War, Bush was widely considered to be likely to win re-election, but Clinton defeated Bush in large part by focusing on the economy. Despite his defeat, Bush left office with a 56 percent job approval rating, and he remained popular with the public until his death in 2018.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best describes economic conditions when President George H. W. Bush took office? The United States had a growing national debt.
Detailed explanation-3: -Despite Dukakis’s initial lead in polls, Bush pulled ahead after the Republican National Convention and extended his lead after strong performances in two debates. Bush won a decisive victory over Dukakis, winning the Electoral College and the popular vote by sizable margins.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bush’s campaign focused on building a “Firewall” in the Southern United States, a strategy that proved successful after he won multiple primaries there on March 8.