THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980
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His attitude toward social welfare programs
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His grandfatherly sense of humor
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His background as a Hollywood actor
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His willingness to work with all members of all parties
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Detailed explanation-1: -1966 nomination and election California Republicans were impressed with Reagan’s conservative political views and charisma after his “A Time for Choosing” speech for the Goldwater presidential campaign in 1964.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reagan touted a strong economic recovery from the 1970s stagflation and the 1981–1982 recession, as well as the widespread perception that his presidency had overseen a revival of national confidence and prestige.
Detailed explanation-3: -California voted for the Republican incumbent and former California Governor, Ronald Reagan, in a landslide over the Democratic challenger, former Minnesota Senator and Vice President Walter Mondale. Reagan easily won his home state with a comfortable 16.24% margin and carried all but five counties.
Detailed explanation-4: -A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975 and as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1947 to 1952 and from 1959 until 1960. Tampico, Illinois, U.S. Los Angeles, California, U.S.