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Reagan Presidency

The political landscape during Reagan's presidency marked a significant shift in American politics, with the Republicans gaining control of the Senate while the Democrats maintained their hold on the House of Representatives.

Reagan Presidency

Reagan Presidency

Conservative views

wanted individuals to help themselves if they were struggling
wanted to reduce taxes and limit govt regulation
thought large central federal govt was dangerous for the economy

Liberal Opposition

cooperated better with organizations like the UN
supported women's and minorities' rights
they value programs that help the poor, elderly, unemployed, and minorities
liberals preferred federal govt intervention to stop issues

Reagan's popularity

Republicans attacked the busing technique that many Americans, even in the North, did not approve of
as Americans moved to the suburbs, their want for liberalism waned

Reagan vs. Carter

Democrats still held the House of Representatives but the Republicans took the Senate
Reagan won overwhelmingly of the electoral college votes
reagan won 50.6% of the popular vote
the election was pretty close up until the week before the election
it was due to the electoral debate