作者：Madison Foraker 5 年以前
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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.
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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
