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arabera Stephen Bartos 5 years ago

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Reagan's 1980 Election

The political landscape of the United States saw a significant shift in the 1980s with the rise of conservatism, greatly influenced by Ronald Reagan’s 1980 election victory. This period marked the emergence of the New Right, which advocated for substantial tax cuts, reduced government spending, and minimized regulation, aiming to stimulate economic growth.

Reagan's 1980 Election

Reagan's 1980 Election

Liberalism

Experienced push-back to counter culture and social movements as conservatives tapped into traditional resurgence
Public lost faith in the theory of big government
Contributed to reverse discrimination in wake of rights movements and social programs
Conservatives believed that the government taxed citizens too much and energy crisis and economic problems made conservative tax cuts appealing
Liberalism lost its appeal after the Vietnam war and Johnson administration
Valued government intervention and helping the needy

Reagan

1980 Debate Reagan destroys Carter and his reputation
Appealed to public as he was a actor that utilized his communication skills

Conservative Movement (The New Right)

Pushed for tax cuts making conservatism more appealing to those within South and those subjected to poverty
Anticommunist
More Traditional, religiously motivated southerners to lean towards conservatism
Goals: Limit taxes, cut spending, limit government intervention and ease regulation on business and industry to make way for economic growth
Valued free market, private organization, and competition