Tag Archives: 1980 Presidential Election

Mr. Beat: The American Presidential Election of 1980- John Anderson For President

Posted on March 8, 2019 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat “The 49th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1980, Ronald Reagan seems unstoppable as he tries … Continue reading →

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Mark Russell PBS: Looks at Campaign 1980: Can a Hollywood B-Actor Play President?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:Mark Russell PBS– political satirist Mark Russell talking about campaign 1980. Source:The Daily Times “Political comedian & musical satirist Mark Russell looks back at the 1980 presidential campaign. Remember when George H.W. Bush was against Reagan before he was for … Continue reading →

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The Boston Globe: Video: Ted Kennedy: Why do You Want to be President?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Derik Schneider

The New Democrat Anyone who doesn’t know why they want to be President of the United States, should not run for President. It is too big of a job to have someone who hasn’t put much if any thought into … Continue reading →

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Reagan Foundation: 1980 Presidential Debate Between Governor Ronald Reagan & President Jimmy Carter (10/28/1980)

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The FreeState How times have changed for the Republican Party. Because back in 1980 they actually did have a Conservative Republican leading their ticket. And leading them back into power in the White House and Senate. After spending another four … Continue reading →

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Roger Sharp Archive: President Jimmy Carter on 1980 Campaign (3/21/1980)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  As much trouble as President Jimmy Carter was in politically in 1979-80, having an approval rating somewhere in the thirties and looking very vulnerable to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election with all the economic problems … Continue reading →

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William Shanley: The Made-For-TV Election Starring Martin Sheen (1980)

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Comparing the presidential election of 1980 to the presidential election of 2012 is like comparing today’s culture and lifestyles of that of the 1950s. Or NFL football from the 1970s to the NFL of today, two completely … Continue reading →

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CBS News: Election Night Coverage 1980: President Jimmy Carter’s Concession Speech

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  President Jimmy Carter stepping up to the plate and taking his loss to Ronald Reagan like a man. Definitely one of the earliest concession speeches at least at the presidential level. The sun might of still been … Continue reading →

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CBS News: 1980 GOP Convention Ford Bush VP Drama

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  CBS News trying to figure out who Ronald Reagan had nominated for Vice President at the 1980 Republican National Convention. Reagan had narrowed it down to former President of the United States Gerald Ford of all people … Continue reading →

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CBS News: John Anderson vs Ronald Reagan: 1980 Presidential Debate

Posted on July 30, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:CBS News– U.S. Representative John Anderson (Republican, Illinois) 1980 Independent presidential candidate. Source:The New Democrat “In 1980, the League of Women Voters invited independent John Anderson to their first presidential debate, and President Carter refused to attend. Ronald Reagan showed … Continue reading →

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Vito Denelli: George H.W. Bush & Ronald Reagan Debate Illegal Immigration (1980)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat George Bush and Ronald Reagan both essentially arguing for some type of comprehensive immigration reform in the form of what is called a guest worker program. Where workers from lets say Mexico can some into America and … Continue reading →

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