Reagans Election

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Reagans Election

Short Term Effects

Because of his ability and experience with public speaking he was well rounded for the TV debates. He came across as friendly, even-tempered and calmed fears of the public about his qualifications

Reagan delivered a speech about Goldwater that won the admiration of the Republican party

Decline in economy in 1970's caused a lack in hope for the future- Many believed it was due to liberal ideals that stagflation occurred

Because of the loss with Vietnam many lost hope in the Democratic party

Watergate, hostage crisis counterculture riots oil crisis all weakened the view of the Democratic party

Long Term Effects

Because of his traditional values and the growing conservative movement Reagan was able to sweep the election

Demographic/ population also boosted conservative ratings

Most cities were liberal Democrats but once everyone began to migrate to the suburbs, it was challenged by Conservative Republicanism due to the suffering economy

Republicans tried to appeal to the suburban problems such as school busing

Religious groups such as the Moral Majority were formed to try and bring back traditional values

Helped the Republican party by reaching out to those who tended not to vote

People Moving from the rust-belt to the Sun-Belt

Most in the South pledged Democratic but after Civil Rights legislation was passed many began to transition to the Republican side