Elections and Platforms
Ronald Reagan had two different campaign slogans. His first one, which he used during his campaign in 1980, was, "are you better off than you were four years ago?" His second campaign slogan, "its morning again in America," was used in his 1984 campaign. Reagan's campaign platform was to stimulate the economy by lowering taxes, have government interfere less with people's lives, states’ rights, and a strong national defense.
Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1981 and then a second time in 1985. The results after his election in 1981 were as follows: He 50.8% of the popular vote with Jimmy Carter having 41%. His number of Electoral College votes was 489 out 0f 538. Carter took the other 49 votes. The election was a landslide. Regan's results after his 1985 election were: He had 58.8% of the popular vote with Walter Mondale having 40.5%. His number of Electoral College votes was 525 out of 538. This election was another landslide for Reagan.
Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1981 and then a second time in 1985. The results after his election in 1981 were as follows: He 50.8% of the popular vote with Jimmy Carter having 41%. His number of Electoral College votes was 489 out 0f 538. Carter took the other 49 votes. The election was a landslide. Regan's results after his 1985 election were: He had 58.8% of the popular vote with Walter Mondale having 40.5%. His number of Electoral College votes was 525 out of 538. This election was another landslide for Reagan.
Ending the Cold War
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Reaganomics
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Strategic Defense Initiative
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