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| Topic | Why did Ronald Reagan win by a huge landslide in two elections? |
| pfh1001 03/14/21 2:50:11 PM #5: | The first time because Carter's presidency didn't go well in a number of ways, especially the hostage crisis in Iran (which was a big deal during the election) and the economy stinking. The economy perked back up during Reagan's first term and Mondale wasn't a great candidate. Plus, the Christian coalition was building power and firing up the right wing base of the Republican party. Also, am I the only one that thinks Jimmy Carter has done a lot more good since he left office with humanitarian efforts compared to his presidency? ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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